Question

The nurse is considering risk factors for influenza in a group of preschool children. Which risk factors are considered to place children at an increased risk?

Answer 1

Answer:

Heart failure

Diabetes

Renal disease

History of asthma

Explanation:

Explanation: Influenza viral infection (known commonly as the "flu") occurs primarily during the winter. It is spread through inhalation of droplets or contact with fine-particle aerosols. Children with chronic heart or lung conditions, diabetes, chronic renal disease, or immune deficiency are at higher risk for more severe influenza infection compared to other children.