A patient is admitted to the unit and the nurse assesses whether he or she is at increased risk for infection when what factors are determined? (Select all that apply.)
A) Malnutrition
B) Hypertension
C) Suppression of immune system
D) Advanced age
E) Decreased amylase levels
A, C, D
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Factors that suppress the host defense mechanisms include malnutrition, suppression of immune system, and advanced age. Hypertension does not predispose a person to infection neither does a decreased amylase level.
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