The community health center has observed a significant increase in influenza cases compared to previous years.
The nursing staff is tasked with reviewing outcome data to identify any trends in vaccination rates and reasons for any decline.
What actions should the nursing team take to gather data for analysis?

Answer and explanation

The correct answer is Choice B.

Choice A rationale

While reinforcing instructions can boost a patient’s self-confidence, it may not be effective for an elderly patient with Parkinson’s disease who is unable to administer ophthalmic medication due to hand tremors. The physical limitation caused by the tremors may not be overcome by further instruction.

Choice B rationale

If a family member is available and willing to administer the medication, this could be an effective solution. The family member can be trained to administer the medication correctly, ensuring the patient receives their necessary treatment.

Choice C rationale

While obtaining a prescription for a visiting nurse to administer the medication twice a day could ensure the patient receives their medication, it may not be the most practical or cost- effective solution. It also depends on the availability of such services in the patient’s area.

Choice D rationale

Documenting the patient’s inability to administer the medication without assistance is important for record-keeping and communicating with other healthcare providers. However, it does not address the immediate issue of ensuring the patient receives their necessary medication.

Answer and explanation The correct answer is C. Choice A rationale

Surveying parents 3 weeks after the pamphlets are sent home would provide information about their understanding of the condition, but it would not directly measure the effectiveness of the program in eradicating pediculosis capitis in the school.

Choice B rationale

Evaluating the teacher’s ability to identify pediculosis capitis 2 months after the initiation of the program would provide information about the teacher’s knowledge and awareness, but it would not directly measure the effectiveness of the program in eradicating the condition in the school.

Choice C rationale

Measuring the prevalence of pediculosis capitis among the children after four months would directly assess the effectiveness of the program. A decrease in the prevalence of the condition would indicate that the program was effective.

Choice D rationale

Conducting an initial examination of each child in the school to obtain baseline data would be a useful step in the beginning of the program to understand the extent of the problem, but it would not evaluate the effectiveness of the program.