The nurse is caring for a group of clients with influenza. Which client should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for complications?
A)A 53-year-old woman
B)A 72-year-old man
C)A 35-year-old woman
D)A 12-year-old boy

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A)Children under the age of 5 and older adults over the age of 65 are at highest risk of developing complications related to influenza infection. Older adults are more at risk because their immune defenses become weaker with age.
B)Children under the age of 5 and older adults over the age of 65 are at highest risk of developing complications related to influenza infection. Older adults are more at risk because their immune defenses become weaker with age.
C)Children under the age of 5 and older adults over the age of 65 are at highest risk of developing complications related to influenza infection. Older adults are more at risk because their immune defenses become weaker with age.
D)Children under the age of 5 and older adults over the age of 65 are at highest risk of developing complications related to influenza infection. Older adults are more at risk because their immune defenses become weaker with age.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Group of Clients with Influenza