Immunodefeciency disorders
Immunodefeciency disorders ( 50 Questions)
Impaired balance and coordination are more commonly associated with neurological disorders or conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, not immunodeficiency disorders.
The correct answer is b. Recurrent skin infections. Recurrent skin infections are common clinical manifestations of immunodeficiency disorders in the elderly. The weakened immune system makes the skin more susceptible to infections and delays wound healing.
Vision changes and blindness may be seen in conditions affecting the eyes or the visual system but are not typical clinical manifestations of immunodeficiency disorders.
Hearing loss is more commonly associated with conditions affecting the ears or the auditory system and is not a typical clinical manifestation of immunodeficiency disorders.
Explanation: The correct answer is b. Recurrent skin infections. Recurrent skin infections are common clinical manifestations of immunodeficiency disorders in the elderly. The weakened immune system makes the skin more susceptible to infections and delays wound healing.
Incorrect choices:
a. Impaired balance and coordination are more commonly associated with neurological disorders or conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, not immunodeficiency disorders.
c. Vision changes and blindness may be seen in conditions affecting the eyes or the visual system but are not typical clinical manifestations of immunodeficiency disorders.
d. Hearing loss is more commonly associated with conditions affecting the ears or the auditory system and is not a typical clinical manifestation of immunodeficiency disorders.