o Fluvax IM stat dose – Fluvax has been prescribed to Jim to help treat the preliminarydiagnosed condition of influenza. It is a vaccine which containes the inactivated influenzasplit viron. Therefore, it induces antibodies to the viral surface of neuraminidase,haemagglutinin, and glycoproteins, thereby preventing natural infection (Seqirus, 2017). It isknown for prevention of influenza virus, and therefore prescribed to Jim. Also, it has to begiven immediately to strengthen the immune system of the body. The nursing responsibilities associated with the administration of each medication involveadherence to five rights of medication administration. These rights include right patient, rightdrug, right dose, right route, and right time (Brotto & Rafferty, 2011). The nurse also needs tocheck the patient for any known allergies and previous adverse reactions to drug. In the givencase Jim has no known drug allergies. Yet another responsibility involves monitoring thepatient for any possible side and adverse effects. Jim needs to be monitored for the perceivedefficacy of medication after the first dosage. He needs to be monitored for the effect ofmedication on his clinical condition. The lab results for blood count, liver and renalfunctions, besides the other key parameters of physiologic functioning need to be monitoredas well (Tiziani, 2013). Task 4 Patient teaching: o Preventing and controlling the incidence and spread of influenza Jim needs to be informed about his medical condition, as influenza is an acute respiratorydisease which in high risk patients could result in severe complication or death as well.Therefore it is essential for Jim to manage his condition through proper intake of medication,as he has also exhibited non adherence to medication regime in the past. The topic is alsoimportant as influenza is a contagious disease which could infect multiple people in a shortperiod of time, leading to public health or socioeconomic issues in a community. Afterimparting relevant teachings to Jim, he should be observed to ensure that he is following thenecessary precautions, and instructions to ensure his own well being and avoid the spread ofvirus. He needs to avoid touching his eyes, nose and mouth to prevent the spread of germs,cover his mouth while coughing, and practice hand hygiene (American thoracic society,2018).

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