A patient states that she is not going to get the annual flu shot because she is going to rely on taking
an herbal supplement this year. How should the nurse advise her?
A) Encourage her to get the flu shot as well as take the herbal supplement.
B) Tell her that the flu shot is the most effective and the herbal supplement is not needed.
C) Affirm her decision since the herbal supplement will counteract the flu shot.
D) Tell her that she is making an informed decision about her care.
A
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A) Stimulation of granulization B) Infection is diminished C) A moist environment D) All of the above are correct.
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