An older adult client with heart failure asks if she should get a flu shot. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "Yes, because of your heart failure you are at greater risk for complications."
b. "Yes, if it has been longer than 5 years since your last flu vaccination."
c. "No, your heart failure makes you too weak to get the live virus vaccine."
d. "No, the vaccine will interact with your heart medications."
A
People older than 50 years and those with chronic disease should be vaccinated against the flu each year early in the fall because they are at higher risk of developing complications if they do get ill. Flu shots appear to be effective for only one flu season, so the client should get one an-nually. The live vaccine is recommended only for healthy people up to age 49 . This vaccination should not have interactions with heart medications.
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