Which of the following comorbid conditions may contribute to the development of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)? A) Hypertension B) Chronic kidney disease C) Coronary artery dis... Which of the following comorbid conditions may contribute to the development of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)? A) Hypertension B) Chronic kidney disease C) Coronary artery disease D) Asthma

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The question is asking us to identify which comorbid conditions from the provided options are associated with the development of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). This involves understanding the medical relationships between these conditions and CAP.

Answer

Chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease may contribute to the development of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).

Answer for screen readers

Chronic kidney disease may contribute to the development of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).

More Information

Comorbid conditions like chronic kidney disease can impair the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections such as CAP.

Tips

A common mistake is to assume that all chronic diseases increase CAP risk equally. Some conditions might have a stronger link to infections.

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