The nurse is caring for a severely ill patient with AIDS who now requires ventilator support. Which intervention is considered futile?
a. Administering the influenza vaccine
b. Providing oral care every 5 hours
c. Applying fentanyl patches prn for pain
d. Supporting the patient's lower extremities with pillows
A
Futile refers to something that is hopeless or serves no useful purpose and in nursing refers to interventions that are unlikely to produce benefit for the patient. Care delivered to a patient at the end of life is focused on pain management and comfort measures. A vaccine is administered to prevent or lessen the likelihood of contracting an infectious disease at some time in the future.
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