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1) Introduction and overview of Influenza A and include a definition, Australian incidence data (who is affected, how many) and known risk factors (age, gender, ethnicity etc.).

2) Describe the pathophysiology of Influenza A with an in-depth discussion of immunological mechanism/s responses. What immune cells are involved/affected? How does the pathogen overcome the immune system? How does the infection alter normal homeostatic processes (i.e. Influenza impact on respiratory processes)

3) Describe the pharmacological treatments detailing how the medications alter the underlying disease process (i.e., less focus on dosages and regimes and more focus on describing what the drug does and how that resolves the pathophysiology). If appropriate, include vaccinations.

4) What are the key patient education considerations when nursing a patient with this disorder? (Bullet points) Please include in-text references at the end of the last dot point.

5) Conclusion

6) Ensure a minimum of 5 references are provided. Two of these references must be from peer-reviewed scientific journals within the last 5 years according to APA reference.