Author Question: The nurse is planning to administer the pneumococcus vaccination to a client. Which of the following ... (Read 43 times)

evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is planning to administer the pneumococcus vaccination to a client. Which of the following would indicate that a client is a candidate for this vaccination? (Select all that apply.)

1. Age 70
2. Age 55
3. Diagnosis of heart failure
4. Recovering from knee replacement surgery
5. Diagnosis of asthma
6. Recovering from an appendectomy

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with pneumonia. Which of the following signs and symptoms would the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)

1. Abdominal pain
2. Anorexia
3. Cough
4. Dyspnea
5. Fever
6. Frequent wiping of the nose

heyhey123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 5
Criteria for the pneumococcus vaccination include high-risk groups such as people over age 65, diagnosed with chronic heart disease, and diagnosed with asthma. Age 55, recovering from knee replacement surgery; and recovering from an appendectomy are not criteria for the pneumococcus vaccination.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Specific symptoms suggestive of pneumonia include fever, chills or rigor, sweats, new cough (with or without sputum), pleuritic chest pain, and dyspnea. Nonspecific symptoms include malaise, fatigue, abdominal pain, headaches, anorexia, and worsening of an underlying illness. Frequent wiping of the nose is a sign of allergic rhinitis.