Which of the following clients would be most at risk for a nosocomial infection?

A) A client in the emergency department with abdominal pain
B) A 19-year-old woman in her first trimester of pregnancy
C) A 72-year-old male client with COPD
D) An 86-year-old female client on steroid therapy

Nosocomial Infection

An infection acquired in a hospital or healthcare facility that was not present or incubating at the time of admission.

Steroid Therapy

A medical treatment involving the use of synthetic or natural steroid hormones to reduce inflammation and treat a variety of conditions.

Emergency Department

The area within a hospital geared towards providing immediate medical care to people with critical conditions.