Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Influenza
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Lesson Objective for Influenza Nursing Care Plan
- Understanding Influenza:
- Gain knowledge about the pathophysiology, transmission, and clinical manifestations of influenza to provide effective nursing care.
- Prevention and Control Strategies:
- Learn strategies for preventing and controlling influenza, including vaccination promotion, infection control measures, and patient education.
- Recognition of Influenza Symptoms:
- Develop the ability to recognize the common symptoms of influenza, such as fever, cough, and body aches, for prompt identification and intervention.
- Management of Influenza Complications:
- Understand the potential complications associated with influenza, such as pneumonia, and learn how to manage and monitor patients at risk for severe outcomes.
- Patient Education and Community Outreach:
- Acquire skills in educating patients and communities about influenza, emphasizing preventive measures, symptom recognition, and when to seek medical attention.
Pathophysiology of Influenza
- Viral Origin:
- Influenza is caused by influenza viruses, primarily influenza A and B. These viruses belong to the Orthomyxoviridae family and are known for their ability to undergo frequent genetic changes.
- Respiratory Transmission:
- Influenza is primarily a respiratory infection transmitted through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also spread by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus.
- Viral Entry and Replication:
- The virus enters the respiratory epithelial cells lining the airways, where it replicates. The replication process leads to the destruction of infected cells, causing the characteristic symptoms of the flu.
- Immune Response:
- The immune response is activated to combat the virus, involving both innate and adaptive immunity. However, the virus can evade immune surveillance due to its ability to mutate, leading to recurrent infections.
- Systemic Effects:
- In addition to respiratory symptoms, influenza can have systemic effects, causing fever, malaise, muscle aches, and fatigue. Severe cases may lead to complications such as pneumonia, exacerbation of underlying conditions, and, in some cases, death.
Etiology of Influenza
- Influenza Virus Types:
- Influenza is primarily caused by influenza viruses, with the two main types being influenza A and influenza B. These viruses undergo frequent genetic changes, contributing to the variability of the flu.
- Human and Animal Reservoirs:
- Influenza viruses can infect various species, including humans, birds, and pigs. Interspecies transmission, particularly from animals to humans, can lead to the emergence of novel strains with pandemic potential.
- Seasonal Variation:
- Influenza exhibits a seasonal pattern, with outbreaks commonly occurring during the colder months. The virus is more stable in cold, dry air, and people tend to be in closer proximity indoors during colder seasons, facilitating its spread.
- Antigenic Drift and Shift:
- Influenza viruses undergo genetic changes through antigenic drift (minor changes in the virus over time) and antigenic shift (major changes resulting from reassortment of genetic material). These changes contribute to the need for regular updates in influenza vaccines.
- Transmission through Respiratory Droplets:
- The primary mode of transmission is through respiratory droplets expelled when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Additionally, the virus can spread by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus and then touching the face.
Desired Outcome for Influenza Nursing Care
- Symptom Alleviation:
- Relief of influenza symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, and body aches, to enhance patient comfort and well-being.
- Prevention of Complications:
- Minimization of complications such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and secondary bacterial infections, reducing the severity and duration of illness.
- Reduced Transmission:
- Limiting the spread of the influenza virus to prevent further cases and outbreaks within the community.
- Patient Education:
- Improved patient understanding of preventive measures, including vaccination, hand hygiene, and respiratory etiquette, to reduce the risk of influenza transmission.
- Timely Recovery:
- Facilitation of a timely recovery, enabling patients to return to their normal activities and daily routines as quickly as possible.
Influenza Nursing Care Plan
Subjective Data:
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Muscle aches
- Headache
- Reports cough, runny nose, sore throat
- Reports sudden onset
- Reports vomiting
Objective Data:
- High fever (102-104°F)
- Productive cough
- Vomiting
- Positive flu swab
Nursing Assessment for Influenza
- Patient History:
- Obtain a detailed medical history, including recent exposure to individuals with influenza, travel history, and any pre-existing health conditions.
- Symptom Assessment:
- Evaluate the presence and severity of influenza symptoms, including fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, and respiratory distress.
- Vital Signs Monitoring:
- Monitor vital signs regularly, paying close attention to temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, and blood pressure to identify signs of systemic involvement.
- Respiratory Assessment:
- Assess respiratory status, including the presence of cough, chest pain, and any signs of respiratory distress, such as increased work of breathing or decreased oxygen saturation.
- Fluid Intake and Output:
- Evaluate fluid balance by assessing the patient’s oral intake, output, and signs of dehydration, especially in vulnerable populations such as the elderly and children.
- Complication Screening:
- Screen for potential complications such as pneumonia or secondary bacterial infections by assessing lung sounds, chest X-rays, and conducting laboratory tests if necessary.
- Mental Health Assessment:
- Evaluate the patient’s mental health status, assessing for signs of confusion, altered consciousness, or any neurological symptoms, which may indicate severe influenza or complications.
- Patient Education Needs:
- Identify the patient’s understanding of influenza, its transmission, and the importance of adherence to prescribed medications and preventive measures. Address any misconceptions and provide education as needed.
Implementation for Influenza
- Isolation Precautions:
- Implement appropriate infection control measures to prevent the spread of influenza. This may include placing the patient in a private room and using personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
- Medication Administration:
- Administer antiviral medications as prescribed by the healthcare provider. Ensure timely and accurate administration to enhance the effectiveness of treatment.
- Symptomatic Relief Measures:
- Provide supportive care to alleviate symptoms, such as fever reducers (e.g., acetaminophen), cough suppressants, and adequate hydration. Monitor for any adverse reactions to medications.
- Respiratory Support:
- Monitor respiratory status closely and provide respiratory support as needed. This may include administering supplemental oxygen, encouraging deep breathing exercises, and ensuring proper positioning to facilitate breathing.
- Hygiene and Comfort Measures:
- Promote patient comfort by ensuring a comfortable environment, providing warm blankets, and encouraging adequate rest. Emphasize the importance of maintaining good hygiene practices to prevent the spread of infection.
Nursing Interventions and Rationales
- Screen patients for vaccine necessity and administer as appropriate
- No contraindications
- Provide VIS sheet
- Document if received or declined
- The best method for managing influenza is to prevent it in the first place. The flu vaccine is the best method to prevent the flu.
- Ensure they meet indications and have no contraindications (allergy to eggs or latex, history of Guillain-Barre, recent bone marrow or organ transplant) to avoid complications.
- Always educate the patient on the possible side effects (injection site pain, runny nose) and provide the VIS sheet so they can read it.
- Always document the details of the vaccine (lot number, expiration, etc.). OR document if they declined.
- Maintain droplet precautions if hospitalized
Influenza is spread via droplets. Should wear gloves and a simple mask and use good hand hygiene
- Assess lung sounds
Influenza primarily affects the respiratory system. Monitor for any changes in lung sounds that might indicate decompensation.
- Monitor oxygenation and give supplemental O2 as needed
Influenza primarily affects the respiratory system. Patients may struggle to oxygenate appropriately because of mucus buildup. Support oxygenation as appropriate (caution in COPD patients).
- Monitor for signs of sepsis or septic shock (increasing fever, decreasing blood pressure)
Influenza can escalate quickly, especially in immunocompromised patients. Monitor vital signs frequently to detect and signs of sepsis. Catching it early can improve outcomes
- Encourage nutrition – small, frequent meals if needed – or nutrient dense options
Patients may lose their appetite or be too fatigued to eat. Proper nutrition can promote faster healing. It’s important to encourage them to eat, even if small meals.
Nutrient dense options like Boost shakes or Magic Cups can provide more protein in a smaller amount
- Administer IV fluids and/or encourage PO intake
Because of the high fever and poor PO intake, patients can often get dehydrated. Providers may order maintenance IV fluids. If not, encourage PO intake of fluids to maintain proper hydration.
- Educate patient and family on prevention of spread
- Hand-hygiene
- Cover cough
- Don’t touch eyes, nose, mouth
- Avoid public gatherings if symptomatic
Influenza is highly contagious. Preventing the spread to other patients is the purpose of our droplet precautions. However, it is important to educate the patient and family so that friends and family members don’t contract the flu or spread it to others.
Hand hygiene is the #1 way to prevent spread of influenza.
- Administer antivirals as ordered
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is most effective when given within 48 hours of onset of symptoms. Educate patients on possible side effects.
Evaluation for Influenza
- Symptom Resolution:
- Assess the patient’s response to antiviral medications and other interventions by monitoring for resolution of influenza symptoms, including fever, cough, and body aches.
- Complications Monitoring:
- Evaluate for any potential complications of influenza, such as respiratory distress, pneumonia, or secondary bacterial infections. Promptly address and treat any emerging complications.
- Patient Comfort and Well-being:
- Gauge the patient’s overall comfort and well-being, considering factors such as improved sleep, reduction in pain and discomfort, and the ability to perform daily activities.
- Adverse Effects Monitoring:
- Monitor for any adverse effects related to antiviral medications or other interventions. Address and report any unexpected reactions promptly.
- Prevention of Spread:
- Assess the effectiveness of infection control measures in preventing the spread of influenza to others. Ensure that isolation precautions are maintained as needed, and educate the patient on appropriate measures to protect others.
References
- https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/219557-overview
- https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/immune-deficiencies-library/flu-vaccine-for-patients-with-immune-deficiency
- http://nclexpreceptor.com/combat-the-flu-season-with-influenza-core-measures/
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All right. Today, we are going to be talking about influenza. The flu is pretty much caused by the influenza virus. It is easily spread with droplets in the air and also picks up droplets from a surface like a tabletop or counter. Most of its symptoms are respiratory. So you’re gonna think about coughing, sneezing, fevers. One thing that we want to take into consideration as nurses is we want to make sure that we encourage fluids; PO fluids, if possible. Because these patients are sick, they don’t want to drink, and they tend to get dehydrated. We want to make sure that we administer medication. So any antivirals that are ordered antibiotic or any insets, and then we want to make sure that we place these patients on droplet precautions because the flu is very contagious. Our desired outcome is to prevent respiratory distress and we want to support the symptoms so that the patient can return to their baseline.
When a patient comes in with the flu, one of the main things that they are going to complain about is shortness of breath and fatigue. The flu is known for causing weakness. So we want to say weakness and fatigue. Okay. The next thing that the patient is going to complain about is muscle aches. You hear a lot of fullness in the head, cough, runny nose, sore throat, and vomiting, are some things that we’re going to notice. Some objective data that we’re going to notice as we’re going to notice a fever, but not just a fever, a high fever, ranging from one or two to 1 0 4. We’re going to also see a productive cough. So there’s going to be some sputum produced as well. And the definitive diagnosis for the flu is going to come from a positive flu swab. And typically those are done in the emergency room once they present with these symptoms.
Some nursing interventions that we want to be mindful of are right when we find out that the patient or we suspect that the patient has flu, we want to initiate contact droplet precautions, because the flu is spread via droplets. So we want to make sure that we wear gloves and a face mask and make sure we use really good hand hygiene. The next thing that we want to focus on is we want to look at the vital signs, but more importantly, we want to take a look at their oxygenation because often times we may have to administer O2 because the patient may start to decline, especially those patients who are in those high risk categories, such as COPD patients or PE patients with asthma, any other type of pre-existing conditions. We want to be mindful of them too, because they may find it difficult to breathe.
There are some medications that we can give to kind of help shorten the flu, the most known one that we’re going to talk about. It’s an antiviral and it’s called Tamiflu. And that just pretty much, I think they said, it shortens it to like five days, which is great, but you want to make sure to just give them within 48 hours. And then we want to make sure we educate patients on any possible side effects. Next we want to educate the patient and the family on how to stop the spread because the flu is so contagious. We want to make sure we can end the spreading as soon as possible. And that’s going to include measures such as hand hygiene. And then we also want to make sure if the patient is sick, that they avoid public gatherings, and use the coughing into the elbow method if they are coughing.
And, finally we want to encourage nutrition. Oftentimes these patients do not have to be hospitalized, but if you’re taking care of someone that’s hospitalized, whether they’re discharged, we want to encourage nutrition. So we want to make sure that they are drinking and if they can’t eat, maybe, maybe they can have some supplements such as a boost shake or magic cups just to provide more nutrients that’s calories, just in a smaller amount. Okay, some of the key points that we are going to focus on here is that remember influenza is spread by respiratory droplets. So anything coughing, those droplets can land on the table. So you want to make sure that you’re doing some really good hand hygiene, okay. Shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness, muscle aches. Those are some of the things that the patients will tell you.
Some of the subjective data, some of the objective things that we’re going to see is a high fever, a one or two to 1 0 4, a positive flu swab, and also a productive cough. Antivirals are going to need to be administered within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. So the one that is most widely used is Tamiflu, and then we go to one to prevent the spread. The number one way to prevent the spread of the influenza virus is by washing your hands. Okay. I hope that this presentation was really good for you. We love you guys; go out and be your best self today and, as always, happy nursing.
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Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Kidney (Renal) Injury (AKI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Chronic Kidney (Renal) Disease (CKD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Glomerulonephritis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Nephrotic Syndrome
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Osteoporosis
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Renal Calculi (Kidney Stones)
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nursing Care Delivery Models
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Abortion, Spontaneous Abortion, Miscarriage
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Abruptio Placentae / Placental abruption
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Anxiety
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Appendicitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Decreased Cardiac Output
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Glaucoma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hepatitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Herpes Zoster – Shingles
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Influenza
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Maternal-Fetal Dyad Using GTPAL
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Neonatal Jaundice | Hyperbilirubinemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Neural Tube Defect, Spina Bifida
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Neutropenia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pediculosis Capitis / Head Lice
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pericarditis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pneumonia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Skull Fractures
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Nursing Care Plan for (NCP) Autism Spectrum Disorder
Nursing Process – Assess
Nursing Process – Diagnose
Nursing Process – Evaluate
Nutrition (Diet) in Disease
Nutrition Assessments
Nutrition in Pregnancy
Obstetrical Procedures
Obstructive Heart (Cardiac) Defects
Omphalocele
Oncology Important Points
Opioid Analgesics
Opioid Analgesics in Pregnancy
Order of Lab Draws
Osteosarcoma
Outline Question Method (Note taking)
Ovarian Cancer
Pain and Nonpharmacological Comfort Measures
Paranoid Disorders
Parasympatholytics (Anticholinergics) Nursing Considerations
Patient Positioning
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – Diarrhea
Pediatric Oncology Basics
Pediculosis Capitis
Penetrating Abdominal Trauma
Penetrating Thoracic Trauma
Perioperative Nursing Roles
Peripheral Vascular Assessment
Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
Personality Disorders
Pertussis – Whooping Cough
Pharmacology Course Introduction
Phenylketonuria
Phosphorus-Phos
Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
Pill Crushing & Cutting
Pituitary Adenoma
Placenta Previa
Platelets (PLT) Lab Values
Pneumonia
Postpartum Discomforts
Postpartum Hematoma
Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
Postpartum Physiological Maternal Changes
Potassium-K (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia)
PPE Donning & Doffing
Practice Settings
Precipitous Labor
Preeclampsia: Signs, Symptoms, Nursing Care, and Magnesium Sulfate
Preoperative (Preop) Nursing Priorities
Preoperative (Preop)Assessment
Pressure Line Management
Pressure Ulcers/Pressure injuries (Braden scale)
Preterm Labor
Prioritization
Prioritizing Assessments
Procedural Terminology
Process of Labor
Prostaglandins
Prostaglandins in Pregnancy
Provider Phone Calls
Psychiatry Terminology
Pulmonary Function Test
R – Real-Life
Radiation Cancer Treatment
Real-Life Experiences
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Lab Values
Renal (Kidney) Failure Labs
Reproductive Terminology
Resources for Lesson Creation
Respiratory Acidosis (interpretation and nursing interventions)
Respiratory Alkalosis
Restraints
Restrictive Lung Diseases (Pulmonary Fibrosis, Neuromuscular Disorders)
Rh Immune Globulin (Rhogam)
Rh Immune Globulin in Pregnancy
Routine Neuro Assessments
Rubeola – Measles
Safety Checks
SBAR Communication
Schizophrenia
Scoliosis
Seizure Management in the ER
Selecting THE vein
Self Concept
Sensory Terminology
Sepsis Concept Map
Shift change and Patient handoff
Sickle Cell Anemia
Signs of Pregnancy (Presumptive, Probable, Positive)
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sodium-Na (Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia)
Somatoform
Spiking & Priming IV Bags
Spina Bifida – Neural Tube Defect (NTD)
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Precautions & Log Rolling
Start and End with the Linchpin
Sterile Gloves
Stoma Care (Colostomy bag)
Stomach Cancer (Gastric Cancer)
Stress and Crisis
Stroke (CVA) Management in the ER
Stroke Concept Map
Stroke Nursing Care (CVA)
Subinvolution
SubQ Injections
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Suicidal Behavior
Surgical Incisions & Drain Sites
Surgical Prep
Surgical Wound Classification Documentation for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
Sympathomimetics (Alpha (Clonodine) & Beta (Albuterol) Agonists)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Tenet 2 Linchpins & Connections
Tenet 3 Why Behind the What
Tenet 4 Learner-Centered Talkabouts
Tension and Cluster Headaches
Testicular Cancer
The 5-Minute Assessment (Physical assessment)
The EKG (ECG) Graph
The Medical Team
Thinking Like a Nurse
Thoracentesis
Thorax and Lungs Assessment
Threatened/Spontaneous Abortion for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Thrombocytopenia
Thyroid Cancer
Time Management
Tocolytics
Tocolytics
Tonsillitis
Topical Medications
Total Bilirubin (T. Billi) Lab Values
Trach Care
Trach Suctioning
Transient Tachypnea of Newborn
Transition To Practice
Transition to Practice Course Introduction
Trauma Survey
Triage in the ER
Troponin I (cTNL) Lab Values
Types of Exercise
Types of Schizophrenia
Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Elimination
Using Aseptic Technique
Uterine Stimulants (Oxytocin, Pitocin)
Uterine Stimulants (Oxytocin, Pitocin) Nursing Considerations
Varicella – Chickenpox
Varicocele
Venous Disorders (Chronic venous insufficiency, Deep venous thrombosis/DVT)
Vent Alarms
Vitals (VS) and Assessment
Vomiting
What Guides Nurses Practice
What is CCMM?
White Blood Cell (WBC) Lab Values
Working night shift
Working with a Preceptor
Wound Care – Assessment
Wound Care – Dressing Change
Wound Care – Selecting a Dressing
Wound Care – Wound Drains