The nurse is caring for a geriatric client brought to the emergency department after being found by her children feeling poorly with an elevated temperature. Laboratory tests confirm influenza type A, a respiratory virus
Which medical treatment would the nurse anticipate in the discharge instructions? Select all that apply. A) Rest
B) Increased fluids
C) Antibiotics
D) Antiemetics
E) Saline gargles
F) Antitussives
A, B, E, F
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Influenza type A is the most common cause of the flu initiated by a respiratory virus. Common discharge instructions include rest, increased fluids to thin respiratory secretions, saline gargles to help prevent a throat infection such a strep throat, and antitussives if the client is coughing. Antibiotics are not used with a virus unless a bacterial infection subsequently develops. Antiemetics are used for nausea and vomiting not commonly associated with a common respiratory virus.
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