Which finding puts a client at greatest risk for wound infection?
a. Immune compromised status
b. Presence of a deep wound
c. Severely reddened skin
d. Coexisting medical conditions
A
A compromised immune system puts a client at greatest risk for infection. Although all the other options might increase the client's susceptibility, the one with the greatest potential impact is being immune compromised.
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A) 1 in 4. B) 2 in 4. C) 3 in 4. D) 0 in 4.
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record based on this clock. (Use the 24-hour system.) What will be an ideal response?
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