The nurse working in a community health clinic has a limited supply of influenza vaccine. Which of the following clients is a priority for receiving this vaccine?
A) Children under the age of 2
B) Individuals between the ages of 30 and 50
C) Individuals who live alone
D) Postpartum women
A) Children under the age of 2
Explanation: A) Individuals who are at high risk for influenza-related complications and severe disease include the following: children under 5 years of age, especially those under the age of 2 years; pregnant women; individuals over 50 years of age; individuals of any age with chronic medical conditions such as cardiac or pulmonary disease or diabetes mellitus; individuals who live with or care for individuals at high risk (e.g., household contacts, healthcare workers).
B) Individuals who are at high risk for influenza-related complications and severe disease include the following: children under 5 years of age, especially those under the age of 2 years; pregnant women; individuals over 50 years of age; individuals of any age with chronic medical conditions such as cardiac or pulmonary disease or diabetes mellitus; individuals who live with or care for individuals at high risk (e.g., household contacts, healthcare workers).
C) Individuals who are at high risk for influenza-related complications and severe disease include the following: children under 5 years of age, especially those under the age of 2 years; pregnant women; individuals over 50 years of age; individuals of any age with chronic medical conditions such as cardiac or pulmonary disease or diabetes mellitus; individuals who live with or care for individuals at high risk (e.g., household contacts, healthcare workers).
D) Individuals who are at high risk for influenza-related complications and severe disease include the following: children under 5 years of age, especially those under the age of 2 years; pregnant women; individuals over 50 years of age; individuals of any age with chronic medical conditions such as cardiac or pulmonary disease or diabetes mellitus; individuals who live with or care for individuals at high risk (e.g., household contacts, healthcare workers).
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