The nurse correctly identifies which patient as having the greatest risk for infection?
A) An 80-year-old male with an enlarged prostate
B) A 24-year-old female long-distance runner
C) A 50-year-old obese male
D) A 40-year-old sexually active female

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The 80-year-old male has more risk factors because he is elderly and has increased risk of urinary tract infection related to prostate enlargement, so he has two risk factors. A 24-year-old female runner is likely healthy with no additional risk factors. The 50-year-old obese male has one additional risk factor. The 40-year-old sexually active female may not have additional risk factors if she is using protection and does not have multiple partners.

The Nurse Correctly Identifies Which Patient as Having the Greatest