[Verified Answer]: Scenario M.R., who is 81 years old, lives alon

Scenario M.R., who is 81 years old, lives alone in a senior citizen’s apartment complex. After she missed several planned holiday activities, a neighbor knocked on her door to check on her. M.R. answered the door and said that she has had a cold for 4 days and did not want to spread it to othersShe said, “It happened so fast, and it just won’t go away. It seems to be getting worse no matter what doShe said she felt very achy and weak , has a headache , and has had no appetite, but did not want to bother her son, who is very busy with his job M.R’s neighbor convinced her to call her health care provider (HCP) whose office is in the same building. The nurse at the office asked M.R. to come immediately for a visit. When she arrived at the office , the HCP called for an ambulance to take M.R. to the hospital . You place a mask on M.R. in antici- pation that she may have influenza . M.R. has a history of hyperlipidemia and osteoarthritis in her knees . 1. What causes influenza ? 2. For each characteristic below , indicate whether it is more common with influenza , a com- mon cold , or occurs in both Both Influenza Common Cold Characteristic a Fever b . Cough . Headache d . Exhaustion e Gradual onset f . Abrupt onset g . Sore throat , stuffy nose , sneezing h . May be prevented with a vaccine 3. Underline the symptoms that indicate that M.R. has influenza . 4. Are there any diagnostic tests for influenza ? Will they be used for M.R. ? Explain .