The older client is at greater risk of death following a burn because the older client (Select all that apply)
a. does not have immunity to infections seen in burned clients.
b. has a combination of age-related functional impairments.
c. has thinner skin than a younger person does.
d. may live alone without any social support.
B, C, D
Mortality after burns is higher in children younger than 4 and for adults over the age of 65 . For the older client, this is due to a combination of age-related functional impairments (slower reaction time, impaired judgment, decreased mobility), living alone, environmental hazards, and significant preinjury morbidity. Thinning and atrophy of the skin compound the problem.
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