Question

blood transfusions are considered a high risk factor for central line - associated blood stream infections in which patient population?
select an answer:
geriatric
young adult
middle - aged adult
pediatric

Explanation:

In the context of central line - associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), pediatric patients (especially neonates and young children) have unique physiological and clinical characteristics. Their immune systems are still developing, and they may have more frequent need for blood transfusions and central line placements in some cases, making blood transfusions a higher risk factor for CLABSI in this population compared to geriatric, young adult, or middle - aged adult populations.

Answer:

D. Pediatric