The older client is at greater risk of death following a burn because the older client (Select all that apply)
A) does not have immunity to infections seen in burned clients.
B) has a combination of age-related functional impairments.
C) has thinner skin than a younger person does.
D) may live alone without any social support.

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Mortality after burns is higher in children younger than 4 and for adults over the age of 65. For the older client, this is due to a combination of age-related functional impairments (slower reaction time, impaired judgment, decreased mobility), living alone, environmental hazards, and significant preinjury morbidity. Thinning and atrophy of the skin compound the problem.

The Older Client Is at Greater Risk of Death Following