Question

A client expresses concern that because of supply and demand there is no vaccine available for the annual flu vaccine. What is the nurse's best reply?

1
"It's unfortunate, but there was such a limited supply available."
2
"There are many others who also were unable to get a flu vaccine."
3
"It doesn't matter because the vaccine is for just one particular strain."
Correct 4
"There are other things you can do to prevent the flu, such as hand washing."
The statement "There are other things you can do to prevent the flu, such as hand washing" is a teaching opportunity of which the nurse can take advantage and show the client the things that can be done to avoid infection. The response "It's unfortunate, but there was such a limited supply available" is empathic, but it does not address the client's concern of vulnerability. The response "There are many others who also were unable to get a flu vaccine" belittles the client for being concerned. The response "It doesn't matter because the vaccine is for just one particular strain" may be true, but it belittles the client's concern.

Answer 1

The nurse should reply that there are other things the client can do to prevent the flu, such as hand washing.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse's best reply to the client's concern about the limited availability of the annual flu vaccine would be: "There are other things you can do to prevent the flu, such as hand washing." This response acknowledges the client's concern and provides a teaching opportunity to discuss alternative measures for preventing the flu. It is important to emphasize that hand washing is a simple yet effective way to reduce the spread of the flu virus.