A community health nurse is providing information to a group of older clients about measures to decrease the risk of contracting influenza during peak flu season. What should the nurse tell the clients?
A. It is best to do grocery shopping and other errands late in the day
B. They must stay in the house and ask a neighbor or family member to run their errands
C. Drinking eight 8-oz glasses of fluid each day will reduce the risk of contracting influenza
D. Wearing a scarf around the nose and mouth will help reduce the transmission of airborne viruses
Ans: D. Wearing a scarf around the nose and mouth will help reduce the transmission of airborne viruses
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1. Ensure leaders emphasize new skills. 2. Measure success. 3. Update the plan. 4. Celebrate wins. 5. Provide coaching.