What is the relationship between age and the risk of sepsis?
a. risk decreases with age c. is greatest in middle age
b. risk stays the same with aging d. increases with age
D
A client's risk of sepsis increases with age, and thus advanced age is a risk factor for developing sepsis. Other clients at risk are those that are immunocompromised, newborns and infants, malnourished or debilitated, and diabetics.
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