Which clent would be at greatest risk for injury to the skin and mucous membranes?
A) Infant 10 days old with no health problems
B) adolescent 17 years of age with asthma
C) Man 44 years of age with hemorrhoids
D) Man 77 years of age with diabetes
Ans: D
Resistance to injury of the skin and mucous membranes varies among people. Factors influencing resistance include the person's age, the amount of underlying tissue, and illness conditions. In this question, the older man with diabetes would be most at risk.
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