The nurse is caring for several patients and determines which patient to be most at risk for developing an infection related to a decreased anti-inflammatory response?

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The presence of increased levels of cortisol resulting from ongoing stress inhibits the anti-inflammatory response,thus making this patient most susceptible to developing an infection.A glycosylated Hgb level of 6.7% is normal; osteoarthritis and gallstones would not significantly increase a patient's likelihood of developing an infection.

The Nurse Is Caring for Several Patients and Determines Which