Arizona 6-Hour Contract Writing Course Practice Exam

Which client should the nurse identify as being at the highest risk for a hospital-acquired infection (HAI)?

A 30-year-old client with a fractured arm. A 75-year-old client with a urinary catheter and diabetes. A 20-year-old client with an appendectomy. A 50-year-old client with a newly diagnosed ulcer.

Correct Answer:

A 75-year-old client with a urinary catheter and diabetes.

Explanation:

Elderly clients, those with invasive devices like catheters, and those with immunocompromising conditions like diabetes are at the highest risk for developing HAIs.

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