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You are the nursing supervisor in a long term care facility. One of the major considerations that you apply into your practice is strict infection control prevention measures because you are knowledgeable about the fact that the normal aging process is associated with the deterioration of the body's normal defenses. Which theory of aging supports your belief that strict infection control prevention measures are necessary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Immunological Theory highlights weakened immune function with age.