A new client, diagnosed with AIDS, is being seen in a hospital clinic. Which characteristics should a nurse anticipate when taking the health history of a client with immunosuppression?

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Clients with immunosuppression, such as those with AIDS, are at higher risk for frequent infections, infections that are more severe than usual, and incomplete response to treatment due to the compromised immune system. Infections may also not be from common sources due to the weakened ability of the body to fight off various pathogens.

A New Client, Diagnosed with AIDS, Is Being Seen in a Hospital