As part of a public health initiative, a nurse is teaching a group of older adults about ways to promote and maintain their health
Recognizing that the common cold is a frequent source of ailment, the nurse is addressing this health problem. Which of the following teaching points about the common cold is most accurate?
A)
"You shouldn't be taking antibiotics for a cold until your doctor has confirmed exactly which bug is causing your cold."
B)
"It's important to both cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze and encourage others to do so, since most colds are spread by inhaling the germs."
C)
"Scientists don't yet know exactly what virus causes the cold, and there is not likely to be a vaccine until this is known."
D)
"Use caution when choosing over-the-counter drugs for your cold; most people do best with rest and antifever medications."
Ans:
D
Feedback:
The efficacy of over-the-counter cold remedies is minimal, and all have a risk of unwanted side effects; rest and antipyretics are normally sufficient since cold viruses are normally self-limiting. No cold-causing virus will respond to antibiotics, and most colds are spread by the fingers. There is no one specific virus that causes the common cold, and numerous different viruses cause similar symptoms.
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