Question

A nurse is giving a speech addressing "communicable diseases of winter" to a large group of volunteer women, most of whom are older than 60 years. what preventive measures should the nurse recommend to these women, who are at the risk of pneumococcal and influenza infections? select all that apply.

Answer 1

the nurse, knowing the likely upbringing of this age group, would recommend frequent hand washing, wiping counters with bleach/h20, especially b4 and after food prep.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. vaccinations

2. hand antisepsis

Explanation:

People 60 and above are more likely to get pneumococcal infections and influenza.

Although vaccination and hand cleaning are the best strategies for people of any age to avoid influenza and pneumococcal infections, for people over the age of these strategies should be advised more efficiently. For this reason, in relation to the question above, we can affirm that the nurse should speak in his lecture about the need for vaccination and the correct cleaning of hands.

The best way to prevent these diseases is to get vaccinated every year. In addition to vaccination, the general population must adopt preventive and control measures to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting acute respiratory diseases, including influenza. Always wash your hands and avoid places with crowds of people that facilitate the transmission of respiratory diseases, cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing, use alcohol gel on your hands and, if deemed necessary, use a protective mask, are effective measures to prevent influenza .