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Mr. Wonderful

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The nurse is preparing to administer influenza immunizations to a group of clients. Which clients should the nurse question before providing the vaccination?
 
  1. Naturally immune
  2. Elderly
  3. Immunosuppressed
  4. Not exposed to the influenza virus

Question 2

The home health nurse is evaluating a client with AIDS on a home visit. The nurse determines that goals have been met when the client:
 
  1. is depressed.
  2. loses 10 pounds.
  3. develops one decubitus ulcer.
  4. has no opportunistic infections.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Natural immunity doesn't occur, because strains of influenza change yearly.
2. The elderly are advised to have yearly influenza immunizations.
3. Reactions to the vaccine can be enhanced in the immunocompromised client.
4. The vaccine is given to stimulate antibody production in case the person is exposed to the virus.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. The goal for the client with AIDS is that the client has some hope.
2. A loss of 10 pounds indicates that the client is losing weight and has not met goals.
3. A goal would be for the client to have no sores on the body.
4. The AIDS client who has no opportunistic infections has met a goal of care.



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