The nurse is preparing to administer influenza immunizations to a group of clients. The nurse should not administer the immunization to clients who are:
A)
elderly.
B)
naturally immune.
C)
immunosuppressed.
D)
not exposed to the influenza virus.
C
Explanation:
A)
Reactions to the vaccine may be enhanced in the immunocompromised client. The elderly are advised to have yearly influenza immunizations. Natural immunity doesn't occur because strains of influenza change yearly. The vaccine is given to stimulate antibody production in case the person is exposed to the virus.
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B)
Reactions to the vaccine may be enhanced in the immunocompromised client. The elderly are advised to have yearly influenza immunizations. Natural immunity doesn't occur because strains of influenza change yearly. The vaccine is given to stimulate antibody production in case the person is exposed to the virus.
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Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
C)
Reactions to the vaccine may be enhanced in the immunocompromised client. The elderly are advised to have yearly influenza immunizations. Natural immunity doesn't occur because strains of influenza change yearly. The vaccine is given to stimulate antibody production in case the person is exposed to the virus.
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Planning
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
D)
Reactions to the vaccine may be enhanced in the immunocompromised client. The elderly are advised to have yearly influenza immunizations. Natural immunity doesn't occur because strains of influenza change yearly. The vaccine is given to stimulate antibody production in case the person is exposed to the virus.
Application
Planning
Health Promotion: Prevention and/or Early Detection of Health Problems
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