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An older client receives a pneumococcal vaccine immunization. This is an example of
 
  A) artificial acquired active immunity.
  B) natural passive immunity.
  C) acquired passive immunity.
  D) natural acquired immunity.

Question 2

An older patient with diabetes is prescribed high dose antibiotic therapy for a wound infection. For which effects of antibiotic therapy should the nurse assess the patient?
 
  1. Diarrhea
  2. Constipation
  3. Nausea and vomiting
  4. Increased urine output


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: When antibiotics are used in older adults with diabetes, they are usually prescribed at higher doses for longer periods of time to ensure complete eradication of the offending organism. These higher doses place the person at risk for medication side effects and drug interactions, including development of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.


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