Asked by Sierra Smith on May 12, 2024
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The infection control nurse is presenting an in-service presentation on infection prevention and control.A participating nurse identifies what patient as most susceptible to acquiring an infection?
A) An 81-year-old patient with a fractured hip
B) A 10-month-old patient with a first-degree burned hand
C) A 40-year-old patient with a recent uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy
D) A 16-year-old athlete with a repair of the medial collateral ligament
Infection Prevention
The practice of implementing measures and protocols to reduce the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare and community settings.
Susceptible
The likelihood or tendency to be affected by a given condition or circumstance.
Fractured Hip
A break in the upper part of the femur (thigh bone), often as a result of a fall or direct impact to the hip.
- Become proficient in the principles behind controlling and preventing infections.
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Trang NguyenMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When a person ages,there are normal physiological changes that influence susceptibility to infection.First-degree burns leave the skin intact and do not breach the barrier to infection.Any surgical procedure involves a break in the body's defenses against infection,and procedures such as cholecystectomy and ligament repair pose a risk for infection; however,the age of the patients place them at a lower level of risk.
Learning Objectives
- Become proficient in the principles behind controlling and preventing infections.