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An 84-year-old client with a history of hypertension and heart failure is admitted on 10/2 for treatment of a urinary tract infection requiring IV antibiotics
Which factors does the nurse identify that have likely contributed to the client's complication? Select all that apply.
Which factors does the nurse identify that have likely contributed to the client's complication? Select all that apply.
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1. Age: The client's advanced age may have weakened their immune system, making them more susceptible to infections like urinary tract infections.
2. History of hypertension: Hypertension can affect the kidneys and urinary tract, potentially increasing the risk of urinary tract infections.
3. History of heart failure: Heart failure can cause fluid buildup in the body, which can lead to urinary tract infections.
4. IV antibiotics: Use of antibiotics can disrupt the natural balance of bacteria in the urinary tract, increasing the risk of infection.
2. History of hypertension: Hypertension can affect the kidneys and urinary tract, potentially increasing the risk of urinary tract infections.
3. History of heart failure: Heart failure can cause fluid buildup in the body, which can lead to urinary tract infections.
4. IV antibiotics: Use of antibiotics can disrupt the natural balance of bacteria in the urinary tract, increasing the risk of infection.
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