A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client.

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Drag 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence.

The client is at risk for developing

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A. Clean drinking water is crucial for preventing waterborne diseases, which are transmitted through contaminated water sources (indirect transmission). It does not directly address diseases transmitted from person to person (direct transmission).
B. Proper sanitation practices, such as hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, and sanitation of living environments, can prevent the spread of diseases transmitted through direct contact (e.g., fecal-oral route, respiratory droplets). Effective sanitation reduces the contamination of surfaces and objects that can harbor infectious agents, thereby interrupting direct transmission routes.
C. Pest control primarily targets diseases transmitted by vectors (such as mosquitoes, ticks, rodents) and is important for preventing diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Lyme disease. While vector control is essential for preventing these diseases, it does not directly address diseases transmitted directly from person to person.
D. Isolation involves separating individuals who are infected or suspected of being infected from others to prevent the spread of disease. Isolation measures are crucial for controlling diseases that are highly contagious and spread through direct contact (e.g., airborne transmission, close personal contact). By isolating infected individuals, the nurse can effectively prevent direct transmission within the community.

A. Immunosuppressant medications are drugs that suppress or weaken the immune system. They are often prescribed to prevent rejection of transplanted organs or to treat autoimmune diseases. However, a weakened immune system makes individuals more susceptible to infections because their body's ability to fight off pathogens is compromised. Therefore, clients taking immunosuppressant medications have an increased risk of contracting communicable diseases.
B. Poor nutrition can weaken the immune system, making it less effective in defending against infections. Essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals play crucial roles in immune function. A deficiency in these nutrients can impair immune responses, making individuals more vulnerable to communicable diseases.
C. Keeping immunizations up to date helps protect individuals from specific communicable diseases for which vaccines are available. Vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against particular pathogens, providing immunity. Therefore, if immunizations are up to date, the client's risk of contracting certain communicable diseases is reduced.
D. Aging is associated with changes in the immune system, known as immunosenescence, which can weaken immune responses. Older adults may have decreased production of immune cells and antibodies, making them more susceptible to infections. Additionally, aging is often accompanied by chronic health conditions or medications that further compromise immune function, increasing the risk of communicable diseases.
E. Living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can increase the risk of exposure to communicable diseases due to close contact with other residents, sharing of common spaces, and potentially inadequate infection control practices. Older adults in nursing homes may also have multiple chronic conditions and weakened immune systems, further increasing their susceptibility to infections.