The nurse working on an orthopedic unit is reviewing the infection control precautions for all the clients on the floor. Which of the following clients with an amputation has the highest risk for infection?

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The nurse working on an orthopedic unit is reviewing the infection control precautions for all the clients on the floor.  Which of the following clients with an amputation has the highest risk for infection? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

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A 68 year-old client who is malnourished and confused

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A 21 year-old client with low self-esteem and disturbed body image

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A 60 year-old client who is complaining of pain in the in the amputated limb

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A 50 year-old client who can no longer perform activities of daily living independently

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