The geriatric nurse identifies the patient with the greatest risk of immunosuppression as
a. having a roommate infected with MRSA.
b. having numerous oral mucosal ulcers.
c. receiving treatment for rheumatoid arthri-tis.
d. being cognitively impaired.
C
Individuals receiving corticosteroids, such as for rheumatoid arthritis, have a diminished in-flammatory process and decreased immunity. Open ulcers anywhere can lead to infection, but chronic steroid use places the patient at high risk. Patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylo-coccus aureus (MRSA) are in isolation. Being cognitively impaired does increase risk, but not as much as steroid use.
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