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tiffannnnyyyyyy · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A 20-year-old female nursing student has never been exposed to measles, mumps, or rubella, or received a vaccine; her last tetanus immunization was 4 years ago; and she received the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccines as a child.

She has never been vaccinated or exposed to varicella, human papillomavirus (HPV), or hepatitis. According to the recommended immunizations for adults, which immunizations should the nurse recommend the student receive at this time?
: Select all that apply.

1. measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
2. hepatitis B
3. HPV
4. influenza
5. tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis

Question 2

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a 63-year-old African American male patient recovering from a same-day surgical procedure.

What genetic, racial, ethnic, and cultural factors affecting health and well-being should the nurse consider prior to giving discharge instructions?
Select all that apply.

1. hypertension
2. sickle cell anemia
3. lactose intolerance
4. diabetes
5. osteoporosis

Athena23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4

MMR is recommended for those entering college. Hepatitis B is recommended for those in the healthcare field. HPV is recommended for females under age 26. Influenza vaccination is recommended annually for all adults. The student had a tetanus immunization 4 years ago, and the recommendation is for a booster every 10 years; she was vaccinated as a child.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4

Certain diseases occur at a higher rate of incidence in some races and ethnic and cultural groups. Examples of illnesses that are associated with genetic makeup include hypertension, sickle cell anemia, lactose intolerance, and diabetes among African Americans. Caucasian women of small stature and of Scandinavian heritage have a higher risk of developing osteoporosis.