Multiple Choice
The physician orders a pneumococcal vaccination for a 70-year-old patient. How does the nurse best describe this immunization?
A) Antibody response is lower in the older person
B) Cellular response in the immune system increases
C) Aging causes a decreased antibody production to self
D) Increased production of IgE leads to greater risk of pneumonia
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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