Which of the Following Persons Would Be Most at Risk

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following persons would be most at risk for contracting an infectious disease?

• A)The woman who has been taking antituberculosis medication for 3 months
• B)The elderly woman who recently emigrated with her family from Asia
• C)A full-time nurse at the local public health clinic
• D)A volunteer nurse aide at the sexually transmitted disease clinic

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