The clinic nurse teaches the older adult who has been diagnosed with viral rhinitis (the common cold). Which of the following statements, if made by the client, indicate the need for further teaching?
A) "I will finish the antibiotics that I have left in my cupboard.".
B) "I will increase my intake of zinc.".
C) "I will use my hanky to cover my nose when sneezing.".
D) "I will wash my hands before and after I eat.".
A
Feedback:
Old prescriptions should be disposed of, not saved and used again for viral infections. Antibiotics are useful for bacteria, not viruses. Zinc decreases on average the number of days of symptom otology with the common cold. People with a cold should cover their mouth and nose and perform frequent hand hygiene.
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