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    The document provides an overview of influenza (flu), including its causes, symptoms, risk factors, complications, prevention methods, and nursing interventions. Influenza is an airborne viral infection caused by influenza A, B, or C viruses. It can cause respiratory symptoms like cough and fatigue as well as complications like pneumonia. Those at highest risk include the elderly, immune compromised, and pregnant women. Prevention focuses on vaccination, hand washing, and avoiding contact with infected individuals. Nursing care centers on maintaining airway, breathing, temperature, pain relief, and patient education.

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    The document provides an overview of influenza (flu), including its causes, symptoms, risk factors, complications, prevention methods, and nursing interventions. Influenza is an airborne viral infection caused by influenza A, B, or C viruses. It can cause respiratory symptoms like cough and fatigue as well as complications like pneumonia. Those at highest risk include the elderly, immune compromised, and pregnant women. Prevention focuses on vaccination, hand washing, and avoiding contact with infected individuals. Nursing care centers on maintaining airway, breathing, temperature, pain relief, and patient education.

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    Influenza

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    The document provides an overview of influenza (flu), including its causes, symptoms, risk factors, complications, prevention methods, and nursing interventions. Influenza is an airborne viral infection caused by influenza A, B, or C viruses. It can cause respiratory symptoms like cough and fatigue as well as complications like pneumonia. Those at highest risk include the elderly, immune compromised, and pregnant women. Prevention focuses on vaccination, hand washing, and avoiding contact with infected individuals. Nursing care centers on maintaining airway, breathing, temperature, pain relief, and patient education.

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    I.

    OVERVIEW
    Influenza or Flu is a Viral infection caused by an Influenza Virus contracted from person
    to person airborne when the infected coughs or sneezes. It varies into three antigenic
    types. (Influenza A, B, and C) Influenza A and B cause most epidemics and outbreaks of
    flu worldwide.
    Influenza can be prevented using some countermeasures, these include flu vaccination,
    washing of hands regularly, covering of the mouth and nose, etc.

    II. PATHOGEN

    Figure 1. Flu under the Microscope.

    The Flu infection causative agent is the Influenza Virus. It varies into three antigenic
    types. (A, B, and C) Influenza A and B are the leading cause of epidemics and fatalities
    worldwide, while Influenza C is a mild disease of very young individuals.
    The Influenza is divided into single-strand RNA viruses. The hemagglutinins are
    required for binding the virus to a healthy cell, and the neuraminidases help the mature
    virus escape the cell. (Chamberlain, 2009 p.149)

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    III. SYMPTOMS
    Each person’s symptoms may manifest differently. Influenza is a respiratory tract
    infectious disease, but it can also affect your whole human body, these include:
    ◦ Cough, often becoming severe
    ◦ Extreme exhaustion
    ◦ Fatigue for several weeks
    ◦ Headache
    ◦ High fever
    ◦ Runny or stuffy nose
    ◦ Severe aches and pains
    ◦ Sneezing at times
    ◦ Sometimes a sore throat
    ◦ Vomiting and diarrhea
    Fever usually abates 3-5 days, and recovery usually is complete within one week. The
    cough may persist for two weeks or longer. (Chamberlaine, 2009 p.147)

    IV. CAUSES
    Influenza is caused by a virus and is generally passed from person to person airborne
    when an infected person sneezes or coughs. The Influenza virus also can live for a brief
    time on certain objects like pens, metal railings, etc. Which can also be a source of
    exposure of the Influenza virus. (John Hopkins Hospital, nd)

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    V. RISK FACTORS
    According to Mayo Clinic, Influenza may manifest differently in other groups of people.
    Certain factors that increase the severity of the infection include:
    • Age
    • Living or working Condition
    • Weakened Immune System
    • Chronic Illnesses
    • Race
    • Aspirin use under 19
    • Pregnancy
    • Obesity

    VI. COMPLICATIONS
    According to Mayo Clinic, complications may arise in people included in high-risk
    groups. These may include:
    • Pneumonia
    • Bronchitis
    • Asthma flare-ups
    • Heart problems
    • Ear infections
    • Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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    VII. PREVENTION/CONTROL OF SPREAD OF DISEASE


    The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended ages 6 months
    and older be given a shot of Flu vaccine. This is to lower the risk of you getting the
    infection or the severity of the disease. (Mayo Clinic, nd)
    The Flu vaccine is not 100% effective in controlling or preventing the virus from
    spreading. We should also do countermeasures. These include:
    • Washing of hands properly
    • Avoid Physical Contact (Personal and Social)
    • Cover your Coughs and sneezes
    • Disinfect surfaces
    • Avoid Crowds

    VIII. NURSING INTERVENTIONS


    According to Belleza (2021), these are the nursing interventions for patients with
    Influenza:
    • Maintain patent airway
    • Maintain normal breathing pattern
    • Achieve normal temperature
    • Achieve relief from pain
    • Educate patient and folks

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    IX. DIGITAL POSTER

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    X. REFERENCES

    Influenza. Johns Hopkins Medicine. (n.d.). Retrieved January 9, 2022, from Hopkins
    Hospital

    Chamberlain, N. R. (2009). Medical microbiology: The big picture. McGraw-Hill Medical.

    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2021, November 1). Influenza
    (flu). Mayo Clinic. Retrieved January 10, 2022, from Mayo Clinic

    Belleza, M. (2021, February 11). Influenza nursing study guide. Nurseslabs. Retrieved
    January 10, 2022, from NurseLabs

    XI. PLAGIARISM CHECKER

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    XII. NAME AND TOPIC

    Gionne Carlo Gomez

    BSN 1C

    Influenza

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