To which one of the following patients should the nurse strongly recommend an influenza immunization in the autumn each year?

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The patient who takes corticosteroids is immunocompromised, which puts her at higher risk for complications from influenza. Therefore, the nurse should strongly recommend an influenza immunization to this patient. Allergies to penicillin or a history of pneumonia or smoking are not indications for influenza immunization.

To Which One of the Following Patients Should the Nurse