Author Question: The clinic nurse teaches the older adult who is receiving the influenza vaccination. Which of the ... (Read 115 times)

LCritchfi · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The clinic nurse teaches the older adult who is receiving the influenza vaccination. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicate the need for further teaching?

A) I will call my health care provider if I develop a cough and fever..
B) I will increase my intake of vegetables this flu season..
C) I want the live attenuated nasal spray vaccine, not the shot..
D) I will wash my hands before and after I urinate..

Question 2

The surgeon administers nasal epinephrine to a patient after nasal surgery. The nurse explains to the patient that this is done primarily to

a. anesthetize the nares.
b. reduce the possibility of bleeding.
c. enhance respiration
d. dry up the nasal mucus.

jliusyl · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Live, attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) contains live but attenuated (weakened) influenza virus. It is sprayed into the nostrils and is not appropriate for the older adult whose immune response is senescent.

Answer to Question 2

B
1:1,000 epinephrine promotes local vasoconstriction and reduced the possibility of bleeding. Epinephrine does act as a bronchodilator, but is used primarily for vasoconstriction post nasal surgery.