The nurse is working in a primary care setting. Which clients should the nurse identify as being at high risk for influenza or its complications? 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)People at increased risk of influenza or its complications include infants, young children, pregnant women, and anyone age 50 or older. Patients with chronic disorders, especially diabetes and cardiac, renal, or pulmonary diseases, are more susceptible as well. Healthcare workers have increased risk of exposure to influenza. A man with an allergy to eggs is not at increased risk for influenza or its complications.
B)People at increased risk of influenza or its complications include infants, young children, pregnant women, and anyone age 50 or older. Patients with chronic disorders, especially diabetes and cardiac, renal, or pulmonary diseases, are more susceptible as well. Healthcare workers have increased risk of exposure to influenza. A man with an allergy to eggs is not at increased risk for influenza or its complications.
C)People at increased risk of influenza or its complications include infants, young children, pregnant women, and anyone age 50 or older. Patients with chronic disorders, especially diabetes and cardiac, renal, or pulmonary diseases, are more susceptible as well. Healthcare workers have increased risk of exposure to influenza. A man with an allergy to eggs is not at increased risk for influenza or its complications.
D)People at increased risk of influenza or its complications include infants, young children, pregnant women, and anyone age 50 or older. Patients with chronic disorders, especially diabetes and cardiac, renal, or pulmonary diseases, are more susceptible as well. Healthcare workers have increased risk of exposure to influenza. A man with an allergy to eggs is not at increased risk for influenza or its complications.
E)People at increased risk of influenza or its complications include infants, young children, pregnant women, and anyone age 50 or older. Patients with chronic disorders, especially diabetes and cardiac, renal, or pulmonary diseases, are more susceptible as well. Healthcare workers have increased risk of exposure to influenza. A man with an allergy to eggs is not at increased risk for influenza or its complications.

The Nurse Is Working in a Primary Care Setting