The nurse is assigned to care for a client admitted to the hospital with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which medication does the nurse anticipate to decrease this client's risk for developing a respiratory infection?
A)A broad-spectrum antibiotic
B)A bronchodilator
C)A corticosteroid
D)An influenza vaccine

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A)An influenza vaccine may be ordered to reduce the risk of respiratory infections. A broad-spectrum antibiotic may be prescribed if infection is suspected but would not be ordered to reduce the risk of developing an infection. Bronchodilators and corticosteroid therapy are not used to prevent infections.
B)An influenza vaccine may be ordered to reduce the risk of respiratory infections. A broad-spectrum antibiotic may be prescribed if infection is suspected but would not be ordered to reduce the risk of developing an infection. Bronchodilators and corticosteroid therapy are not used to prevent infections.
C)An influenza vaccine may be ordered to reduce the risk of respiratory infections. A broad-spectrum antibiotic may be prescribed if infection is suspected but would not be ordered to reduce the risk of developing an infection. Bronchodilators and corticosteroid therapy are not used to prevent infections.
D)An influenza vaccine may be ordered to reduce the risk of respiratory infections. A broad-spectrum antibiotic may be prescribed if infection is suspected but would not be ordered to reduce the risk of developing an infection. Bronchodilators and corticosteroid therapy are not used to prevent infections.

The Nurse Is Assigned to Care for a Client Admitted