Influenza
Influenza ( 16 Questions)
A client is diagnosed with influenza and asks the nurse how the virus is transmitted. Which explanation by the nurse is accurate?
Influenza is not transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Influenza is a respiratory virus and spreads through respiratory droplets generated by infected individuals.
Influenza is not primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected animals. Although some influenza strains can affect animals, the main mode of transmission to humans is from person to person through respiratory droplets.
Influenza is not transmitted primarily through contaminated food and water. The virus is mainly spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
This explanation is accurate. Influenza is transmitted through respiratory droplets generated by coughing or sneezing of an infected person. These droplets can be inhaled by individuals in close proximity, leading to infection. Proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette are essential to prevent the spread of influenza.
Choice A rationale:
Influenza is not transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Influenza is a respiratory virus and spreads through respiratory droplets generated by infected individuals.
Choice B rationale:
Influenza is not primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected animals. Although some influenza strains can affect animals, the main mode of transmission to humans is from person to person through respiratory droplets.
Choice C rationale:
Influenza is not transmitted primarily through contaminated food and water. The virus is mainly spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
Choice D rationale:
This explanation is accurate. Influenza is transmitted through respiratory droplets generated by coughing or sneezing of an infected person. These droplets can be inhaled by individuals in close proximity, leading to infection. Proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette are essential to prevent the spread of influenza.