Pneumonia and Influenza Are the Seventh and Eighth Leading Causes

Multiple Choice

Pneumonia and influenza are the seventh and eighth leading causes of death for men and women over the age of 65, respectively, according to Statistics Canada. To prevent pneumonia and influenza in the older adult, what is the priority nursing intervention?

A) Provide the older adult with supplemental oxygen therapy, if and when it is necessary.
B) Administer IV antibiotics and other medications as prescribed.
C) Administer the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.
D) Promote maximal functional capacity and encourage older adults to quit smoking.