Question

interventions that are least invasive are desirable because of which of the following? (select all that apply.) the number of organisms introduced into the body is reduced. the risk of developing antibiotic resistant microbes is increased. the incidence of hospital acquired infections will be increased. the clients immune system may be compromised due to the stress of the illness. the use of equipment that penetrates the bodys natural barriers increases the clients risk for infection.

Explanation:

Least - invasive interventions reduce the number of organisms entering the body as there is less disruption to the body's natural barriers. Also, equipment that penetrates natural barriers increases infection risk, and less - invasive methods avoid this. Compromised immune systems due to illness make patients more vulnerable, and less - invasive methods help minimize additional risks. The risk of developing antibiotic - resistant microbes and hospital - acquired infections should decrease with less - invasive methods, not increase.

Answer:

The number of organisms introduced into the body is reduced.
The client's immune system may be compromised due to the stress of the illness.
The use of equipment that penetrates the body's natural barriers increases the client's risk for infection.