Which of the following clients would be considered at risk for skin alterations? Select all that apply
A) A teenager with multiple body piercings
B) A homosexual in a monogamous relationship
C) A client receiving radiation therapy
D) A client undergoing cardiac monitoring
E) A client with diabetes
Ans: A, C, E
Body piercings, radiation therapy, and diabetes place clients at risk for skin alterations. Having a homosexual relationship with multiple partners would also place a client at risk for HIV and skin alterations. Cardiac monitoring and respiratory disorders are not risk factors.
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