Biol 19207 Structure and Function of the Human Body
Individual Case Study Assignment
Mrs. Ina Fluenza is an 85 year old female client with COPD and early stages of dementia. While assisting Mrs. Fluenza with her morning care one morning she starts a conversation with you asking you questions about the flu.
Read each statement and answer the questions provided.
Mrs. Fluenza: “My doctor told me that I should get a flu shot this
year but I don’t really think I need one. The last time I had a flu shot
I still got sick with the stomach flu.”
1. What are the main symptoms of influenza?
2. Would you expect the flu shot to prevent against the stomach flu? Why or why not?
3. Explain how a vaccine provides immunity against infection.
Mrs. Fluenza: “Anyway, I’m too old to get the shot and I have COPD. What if it makes me sick and makes my COPD worse?”
1. Should Mrs. Fluenza get the shot or is she too old?
2. Describe the age related changes to the immune system.
3. Is her concern about COPD and the flu shot valid?
Mrs. Fluenza asks you: “Did you get a flu shot?”
1. Explain why it is recommended that health care workers receive the flu shot.
2. What is the best intervention to prevent the spread of infection?
APA format is required. Do not forget to use in text citations and
references.
Reference :
1.The Human Body in health and illness 6th edition by: Barbara
herlihy
2. Mosby’s canadian textbook for the support worker edition
4th edition
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