Question 39 - Which patient is at greatest risk for acquiring pneumonia as a nosocomial infection...
Question 39 - Which patient is at greatest risk for acquiring pneumonia as a nosocomial infection while in the hospital?
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The patient who is receiving intravenous antibiotics to treat cellulitis of the lower leg |
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The patient with diabetes mellitus who is recovering from a total hip replacement |
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The patient who is 10 pounds underweight and on mechanical ventilation |
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The patient with bowel obstruction 3 days after exploratory abdominal surgery |
Homework Answers
39. The patient who is 10 pounds underweight and on mechanical ventilation is at greatest risk for acquiring pneumonia as a nosocomial infection while in the hospital.
Explanation - This patient is 10 pounds underweight (maybe there is a chance of low immunity)
This patient is on mechanical ventilation. (Tracheal assess makes prone to nosocomial infection)
Others are also at risk for nosocomial infection but this patient is at greatest risk.
Answer - The patient who is 10 pounds underweight and on mechanical ventilation
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