A client is concerned about contracting influenza and asks about vaccination. The best response by the nurse would be:

Question

1. "Once you are vaccinated, protection with the vaccination begins after about 2 weeks."
2. "The infectious particles are not easily spread, and you can wait on vaccination until the flu becomes prevalent this season."
3. "You would only need to be vaccinated if you are older than 50."
4. "Once you are vaccinated, you will only need a booster every 2 years."

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Adequate immunity is achieved about 2 weeks after vaccination.
Rationale 2: The infectious particles of influenza can be easily spread.
Rationale 3: The influenza vaccine is recommended for healthy adults aged 65 or older, residents of long-term care facilities, those with chronic diseases, women who will be in their second or third trimester during flu season, and health care workers.
Rationale 4: The vaccination lasts only up to about 1 year, so yearly vaccination is required.
Global Rationale: Adequate immunity is achieved about 2 weeks after vaccination, and lasts for several months up to a year. Immunization is not limited to those over 50 and infection is easily spread.