The nurse is caring for hospitalized clients with pneumonia. Which of the following clients is most at risk for contracting Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia?
A) A 48-year-old man who is an alcoholic
B) An 80-year-old woman with COPD
C) A 50-year-old man with advanced HIV/AIDS infection
D) A 60-year-old woman with a swallowing disorder
C
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Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is most commonly seen as one of the opportunistic diseases in a person with advanced HIV/AIDS infection. Persons who are in poor general health or are physically inactive, as well as older people and those with chronic lung disorders, are most susceptible to infectious bacterial pneumonia. Persons who abuse substances, such as alcohol and cocaine, are particularly susceptible to bacterial pneumonia. People at risk for chemical pneumonia include the elderly or postoperative clients, clients who abuse substances or are debilitated, and those with swallowing impairments.
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