Question

the flu is a common illness that can often be treated at home. a person who has contracted the flu will usually experience a fever that exceeds 100°f, a cough, a sore throat, a runny nose, a headache, muscle aches, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive fatigue. however, complications may occur in high - risk individuals. doctors consider people older than 65 to be at a higher risk for dangerous complications. additionally, people with medical conditions such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes may experience complications. people at risk should consult a doctor if they have contracted the flu. dominiks 70 - year - old grandmother is very healthy, but over the past few days she has been experiencing a stuffy nose, muscle aches, and chills, and is running a fever of 101°f. he is trying to determine if he should make an appointment with her doctor or treat her at home. according to the passage, she should see a doctor because she is over 65 years old has a chronic medical condition is experiencing common flu symptoms

Explanation:

The passage states that doctors consider people older than 65 to be at a higher risk for dangerous complications from the flu. Dominik's grandmother is 70 years old (over 65). While having common flu symptoms (like a stuffy nose, muscle aches, chills, and fever) is part of having the flu, the key factor here for seeing a doctor based on the passage's criteria is her age. There is no mention of her having a chronic medical condition like asthma, heart disease, or diabetes in the given information.

Answer:

is over 65 years old