The nurse is preparing an educational session on the importance of high-risk populations receiving an annual influenza vaccination.Which clients are considered high-risk for developing complications from the flu? Select all that apply.
A) A 25-year-old pregnant woman at 20 weeks' gestation
B) A 65-year-old woman
C) A 3-year-old with cystic fibrosis
D) A 35-year-old man with a severe allergy to eggs
E) A 20-year-old healthcare worker

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A) Pregnant women, particularly during the second and third trimesters, are at increased risk of complications. People at increased risk of influenza or its complications include infants, young children, and anyone age 50 or older. Patients with chronic disorders, especially diabetes and cardiac, renal, or pulmonary diseases, are more susceptible as well. The annual flu vaccination is recommended for all healthcare workers. A 35-year-old man with a severe allergy to eggs should not get a flu shot, because the vaccine contains eggs and it is not recommended.
B) Pregnant women, particularly during the second and third trimesters, are at increased risk of complications. People at increased risk of influenza or its complications include infants, young children, and anyone age 50 or older. Patients with chronic disorders, especially diabetes and cardiac, renal, or pulmonary diseases, are more susceptible as well. The annual flu vaccination is recommended for all healthcare workers. A 35-year-old man with a severe allergy to eggs should not get a flu shot, because the vaccine contains eggs and it is not recommended.
C) Pregnant women, particularly during the second and third trimesters, are at increased risk of complications. People at increased risk of influenza or its complications include infants, young children, and anyone age 50 or older. Patients with chronic disorders, especially diabetes and cardiac, renal, or pulmonary diseases, are more susceptible as well. The annual flu vaccination is recommended for all healthcare workers. A 35-year-old man with a severe allergy to eggs should not get a flu shot, because the vaccine contains eggs and it is not recommended.
D) Pregnant women, particularly during the second and third trimesters, are at increased risk of complications. People at increased risk of influenza or its complications include infants, young children, and anyone age 50 or older. Patients with chronic disorders, especially diabetes and cardiac, renal, or pulmonary diseases, are more susceptible as well. The annual flu vaccination is recommended for all healthcare workers. A 35-year-old man with a severe allergy to eggs should not get a flu shot, because the vaccine contains eggs and it is not recommended.
E) Pregnant women, particularly during the second and third trimesters, are at increased risk of complications. People at increased risk of influenza or its complications include infants, young children, and anyone age 50 or older. Patients with chronic disorders, especially diabetes and cardiac, renal, or pulmonary diseases, are more susceptible as well. The annual flu vaccination is recommended for all healthcare workers. A 35-year-old man with a severe allergy to eggs should not get a flu shot, because the vaccine contains eggs and it is not recommended.

The Nurse Is Preparing an Educational Session on the Importance