The population most likely to be affected by catheter-associated urinary tract infections is

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Elderly women in a nursing home are more likely to have urinary catheters due to age-related health complications, and prolonged catheterization increases the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). Additionally, weakened immune systems and chronic medical conditions further increase the susceptibility to infections in this population. The other choices listed do not have the same level of exposure to urinary catheters, making them less likely to be affected by CAUTIs.

The Population Most Likely to Be Affected by Catheter-Associated Urinary