The nurse is planning care for a group of clients who have had total hip replacement. Of the clients listed below, which is at highest risk for infection and should be assessed first?
a. A 55-year-old client who is 6 feet tall and weighs 180 lb.
b. A 90-year-old who lives alone.
c. A 74-year-old who has periodontal disease with periodontitis.
d. A 75-year-old who has asthma and uses an inhaler.