A nurse is administering the inactivated influenza vaccine to a group of clients at a health clinic.
The nurse should recognize that which of the following conditions is a contraindication for this vaccine?

This is because lowering the bed reduces the risk of injury if the client falls out of the bed. It also makes it easier for the client to get in and out of the bed safely.

Choice B is wrong because wearing socks when ambulating can increase the risk of slipping and falling. The client should wear shoes or slippers with non-skid soles.

Choice C is wrong because positioning the client’s bedside table at the foot of the bed can create an obstacle for the client to walk around. The bedside table should be placed near the head of the bed and within reach of the client.

Choice D is wrong because raising four side rails on the client’s bed can be considered a form of restraint and can increase the risk of injury if the client tries to climb over them. The use of restraints should be avoided for clients with dementia, as they can cause agitation, confusion, and distress. Instead, other measures such as bed alarms, motion sensors, or frequent monitoring should be used to prevent falls.

Encourage the client to visit with someone who has had an amputation.

This strategy can help the client cope with the loss of a body part and learn from the experience of others who have gone through a similar situation.

Choice A is wrong because suggesting that the client wear facility clothing until the prosthesis fitting can delay the client’s acceptance of the body image alteration and increase the risk of infection.

Choice C is wrong because discouraging the client from touching the residual limb for the first week can interfere with the healing process and prevent the client from becoming familiar with the new body part.

Choice D is wrong because reassuring the client that the rehabilitation program is optional can discourage the client from participating in physical therapy and hinder the recovery and adaptation.