The nurse is preparing to teach a client how to prevent influenza. What is the best approach for individuals to take to prevent influenza?
1. Annual vaccination
2. Take vitamin C daily.
3. Weekly lab testing
4. Annual physical examination
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The best approach to influenza infection is prevention through annual vaccination.
Rationale 2: The best approach to influenza infection is prevention through annual vaccination.
Rationale 3: The best approach to influenza infection is prevention through annual vaccination.
Rationale 4: The best approach to influenza infection is prevention through annual vaccination.
Global Rationale: The best approach to influenza infection is prevention through annual vaccination. Weekly lab testing is not effective to prevent an influenza infection. Daily vitamin C has not been proven to prevent influenza infection. An annual physical examination will not prevent influenza infection.
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