Asked by Jared Casey - Holland on Apr 26, 2024
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The extended care agency administers the flu vaccination to all of the patients who do not have contraindications to the injection.What is the reason that the nurses do not have to obtain orders from each patient's physician for vaccination each year?
A) The agency's medical director placed a standing order for patients to receive the flu vaccination yearly unless contraindicated.
B) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highly recommend yearly flu vaccinations for all individuals over the age of 65.
C) The State Licensing Board for extended care facilities requires annual flu vaccinations for all residents and staff.
D) The administrator of the agency has the authority to order annual flu vaccinations for all residents and staff.
Flu Vaccination
A preventative healthcare measure aimed at protecting individuals from the influenza virus through the administration of a vaccine.
Standing Order
Written protocols authorized by a physician or other qualified healthcare provider that allows nurses and other healthcare professionals to perform specific actions under certain circumstances without a direct order.
Contraindications
Specific situations or conditions where a particular drug, treatment, or procedure should not be used because it may be harmful to the person.
- Recognize and administer joint issues necessitating interventions prescribed by both nurses and physicians.
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Yalina GrupstraApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Standing orders are preprinted documents with orders for routine therapies,monitoring guidelines and treatments for certain patients in the agency.Extended care agency medical directors can have standing orders in place for annual flu vaccinations for all residents.The agency administrator,state licensing board,and Centers of Disease Control and Prevention do not have the authority to order flu vaccinations for patients in the agency.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and administer joint issues necessitating interventions prescribed by both nurses and physicians.