If a patient has pneumonia, which of the following can increase the risk for life-threatening illness or death?
1) Weakened immune system
2) COPD
3) Marfan's syndrome
4) Heart disease

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A weakened immune system, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), and heart disease can all exacerbate the severity of pneumonia, increasing the risk for life-threatening illness or death. Marfan's syndrome, primarily affecting the connective tissue, is not directly related to an increased risk of severe pneumonia outcomes in the same way.

If a Patient Has Pneumonia, Which of the Following Can