42. A client has been admitted with mild symptoms of novel H1N1. Which family member is at greatest risk for developing the infection?
42. A client has been admitted with mild symptoms of novel H1N1. Which family member is at greatest risk for developing the infection?
. The elderly grandmother.
. A 6-year-old daughter.
. The healthy 45-year-old spouse.
. The 13-year-old son with asthma.
Test-Taking Tip
Chronic condition is more of a risk factor. Select the one answer that is different from the other three ("asthma").
Content Area: Adult Health, Infectious Disease; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Analysis; Cognitive Level: Analysis; Client Need/Subneed: Safe, Effective Care Environment/Safety and Infection Control, Prevention and Early Detection
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Answer 1 is incorrect because older adults appeared to have some immunity to the virus from previous exposure to a similar strain in the 1970s. Chronic conditions increased the risk. Answer 2 is incorrect because the child was presumed to be healthy. The chronic asthma increased the risk for the 13-year-old. Answer 3 is incorrect because the spouse was healthy and did not suffer from a chronic condition which would increase the risk. Answer 4 is correct because the risk increases in a young person with a chronic condition. Ages 6 months to 24 years were effected more often than healthy older adults.