Which of the Following Clients Would Be at the Highest

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clients would be at the highest risk of a postoperative infection?

• A) A 30-year-old smoker.
• B) A malnourished 40-year-old.
• C) A 90-year-old with cardiac disease.
• D) A 50-year-old with HIV.

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Definitions:

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

A mysterious and tragic condition where an apparently healthy infant dies unexpectedly, usually during sleep, and without a clear cause.

Medulla

A part of the brain stem that regulates vital and automatic functions such as breathing and the sleep-wake cycle.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that is involved in mood disorders such as depression.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

An unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old, also known as crib death.