Question

which patient would the nurse working in a medical - surgical unit evaluate as the highest risk for health care - associated infections (hais)?
adult patient admitted for appendectomy
young adult patient admitted with gastroenteritis
young adult admitted with a fracture of the leg
adult patient who is diabetic is admitted for herniorraphy

Explanation:

Diabetes impairs the immune - system and wound - healing ability. A patient with diabetes undergoing herniorrhaphy has multiple risk factors for HAIs including a surgical procedure and a pre - existing condition that weakens the body's defenses. The other patients have less complex risk profiles for HAIs.

Answer:

Adult patient who is diabetic is admitted for herniorraphy