The nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery. Which of the following risk factors increase this client's susceptibility to infection? (Select all that apply.)
a. invasive procedures
b. rupture of amniotic membrane
c. trauma
d. inadequate primary defenses
e. immunosuppression
f. chronic disease
g. insufficient knowledge to avoid exposure
A, D
The body responds to infection when risk factors increase the client's susceptibility. Risk factors for this client include invasive procedure (surgery) and inadequate primary defenses (broken skin, traumatized tissue). The remainder, while risk factors, do not apply to this client.
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