The Nurse Recognizes Which of the Following Clients Is at Greatest

question 41

Multiple Choice

The nurse recognizes which of the following clients is at greatest risk for an accidental death?

• A) A 60-year-old who is a weekend "alcoholic"
• B) A 40-year-old who is a professional mountain climber
• C) A 35-year-old who commutes 35 miles to work each morning
• D) A 50-year-old who recently lost his job because of a work-related injury

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