Peritonitis

Peritonitis ( 48 Questions)

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Question 16 :

A nurse is providing education to a group of older adult clients about the risk factors for peritonitis. Which factor is most likely to increase the susceptibility to peritonitis in older adults?

A Slower metabolism

Slower metabolism is a normal age-related change but is not directly related to an increased susceptibility to peritonitis in older adults.

B Decreased immune function

Older adults may have decreased immune function, which can increase their susceptibility to infections, including peritonitis.

C Increased bone density

Increased bone density is not directly related to an increased susceptibility to peritonitis in older adults.

D Reduced gastrointestinal motility

Reduced gastrointestinal motility is a normal age-related change but is not directly related to an increased susceptibility to peritonitis in older adults.

Peritonitis

Peritonitis ( 48 Questions)

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