ADULT NURSING

INFLUENZA
GROUP MEMBERS NAME
Ashmanie Rambarran
Lashonah Saul
Maranda Fraser
J Hector
Jasicianna Tudor
 GROUP ONE
INFLUENZA
Define influenza.
Signs and symptoms
Pathophysiology
Causes
Risk factors
Complication
Preventions
One Nursing care plan for condition
 DEFINITION
What is influenza (FLU)?
Flu is a contagious respiratory illness
caused by influenza viruses that infect the
nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It
can cause mild to severe illness, and at
times can lead to death.
 SIGNS AND SYMPTOM
Flu symptoms usually come on suddenly. People who have flu
often feel some or all of these symptoms:
Fever* or feeling feverish/ chills
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Muscle or body aches
Headaches
Fatigue (tiredness)
Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more
common in children than adults.
 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
The primary mechanism of influenza pathophsiology is
a result of lung inflammation and comprise caused by
direct viral infection of the respiratory epithelium,
combined with the effects of lung inflammation caused
by immune responses recruited to handle the spreading
virus. This inflammation can spread systemically and
manifest as a multiorgan failure, but these
consequences are generally downstream of lung
compromise and severe respiratory distress.
 CAUSES
 The flu is caused by an influenza viruses that
infect the nose, throat, and lungs. These viruses
spread when people with flu cough, sneeze or
talk, sending droplets with the virus into the air
and potentially into the mouths or noses of people
who are nearby. You can also get flu by touching
a surface or object that has flu virus on it and
then touching your own mouth, eyes or nose.
 RISK FACTORS
 Factors that may increase your risk of developing the flu:
 Age. Seasonal influenza tends to have worse outcomes in children
under age 2, and adults older than age 65.
 Living or working conditions. People who live or work in facilities
with many other residents, such as nursing homes or military
barracks, are more likely to develop the flu. People who are staying in
the hospital also are at higher risk.
 Weakened immune system. Cancer treatments, anti-rejection
medications, long-term use of steroids, organ transplant, blood cancer
or HIV/AIDS can weaken the immune system. This can make it easier
to catch the flu and may increase the risk of developing
complications.
 Chronic illnesses. Chronic conditions may increase the risk of
influenza complications. Examples include asthma and other
lung diseases, diabetes, heart disease, nervous system diseases,
metabolic disorders, problems with an airway, and kidney, liver
or blood disease.
 Race. American Indians or Alaska Natives people may have an
increased risk of influenza complications.
 Aspirin use under age 19. People who are younger than 19
years of age and receiving long-term aspirin therapy are at risk
of developing Reye’s syndrome if infected with influenza.
 Pregnancy. Pregnant people are more likely to develop
influenza complications, particularly in the second and third
trimesters. This risk continues up to two weeks after the baby is
born.
 Obesity. People with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher
have an increased risk of flu complications.
 COMPLICATION
 If you’re young and healthy, the flu usually isn’t serious. Although you may
feel miserable while you have it, the flu usually goes away in a week or two
with no lasting effects. But children and adults at high risk may develop
complications that may include:

 Pneumonia
 Bronchitis
 Asthma flare-ups
 Heart problems
 Ear infections
 Acute respiratory distress syndrome

 Pneumonia is one of the most serious complications. For older adults and
people with a chronic illness, pneumonia can be deadly.
 PREVENTION
Wash your hands. Washing your hands often with soap and water for
at least 20 seconds is an effective way to prevent many common
infections. Or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers if soap and water
aren’t available.
Avoid touching your face. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Cover your coughs and sneezes. Cough or sneeze into a tissue or
elbow. Then wash your hands.
Clean surfaces. Regularly clean often-touched surfaces to prevent
spread of infection from touching a surface with the virus on it and then
your face.
Avoid crowds. The flu spreads easily wherever people gather – in child
care centers, schools, office buildings, auditoriums and public
transportation. By avoiding crowds during peak flu season, you reduce
your chances of infection.
Also avoid anyone who is sick. And if you’re sick, stay
home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone so that
you lessen your chance of infecting others.
ASSESSMENT
NURSING CARE PLAN
DIAGNOSIS PLANNING INTERVENTION RATIONALE EVALUATION

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