Which client is at the greatest risk of acquiring a serious fungal infection?
1. A teenager with no health problems
2. A client with a history of heart problems
3. A client with diabetes mellitus
4. A client who is immunosuppressed
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: A teenager with no health problems is most likely resistant to a serious fungal infection.
Rationale 2: A client with heart problems most likely is resistant to a serious fungal infection.
Rationale 3: A client with diabetes mellitus can acquire an infection, but most likely not a serious one.
Rationale 4: Clients who are immunosuppressed, such as HIV or organ transplant clients, are very non-resistant to serious infections.
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