A client who was in the hospital with influenza is being seen in ...

[sabina]

A client who was in the hospital with influenza is being seen in the physician's office for follow-up care. The nurse concludes that desired outcomes have been met when the client tells the nurse which of the following?
 
  1. I slept the whole night without coughing..
   2. I was able to take a walk today..
   3. I went back to work..
   4. I'm eating healthy foods now..

Question 2

The nursing student is teaching a parent in the pediatric clinic about the immunizations the 6-year-old client has received. The student concludes that the parent understood the teaching when the parent states:
 
  1. My child has passive immunity to polio now..
   2. I breastfed my child to avoid the need for immunizations..
   3. The flu shot will need to be given again next year..
   4. The immune serum given to my child will provide protection for 3 years..

[Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com]

Answer to Question 1

1. I slept the whole night without coughing..

Rationale:
Clients with influenza are at risk for disturbed sleep patterns due to coughing, and that can delay improvement. The client who is sleeping at night has recovered and is getting appropriate sleep time. Outcomes for those with the flu do not usually include walking, going to work, or eating a healthy diet. These would be included in a wellness plan of care.

Answer to Question 2

3. The flu shot will need to be given again next year..

Rationale:
The flu shot is given once a year because the immunization is effective only for the current strain. Polio vaccine is artificially acquired active immunity. Breastfeeding provides the child with passive immunity for the first six months to a year. An immune serum provides short-term protection lasting a few months.

[sabina]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bblaney]

Great answer, keep it coming