Author Question: A 75-year-old patient questions the nurse about vaccination to prevent shingles. Which response is ... (Read 70 times)

krzymel · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A 75-year-old patient questions the nurse about vaccination to prevent shingles. Which response is most appropriate?

a. The incidence of shingles in people your age is not overly common, so vaccination is unnecessary.
b. The vaccination has not yet been ap-proved for use in the older adults.
c. Because of the incidence of shingles in your age group, you should consider tak-ing the vaccination.
d. The vaccination is expensive but will provide lifelong immunity.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a burn patient. Which action best prevents contractures?

a. Assist the patient with ambulation as soon as fluid shifts stabilize.
b. Medicate the patient approximately 30 minutes prior to dressing changes.
c. Ensure adequate hydration.
d. Ensure adequate nutritional intake.

cuttiesgirl16 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The vaccination should be considered by high-risk populations. About 50 of individuals over age 80 years will have the disease. The vaccination has been approved for use. The immunity provided is anticipated to last for 6 years.

Answer to Question 2

A
While each of these interventions is important for management of the patient with burns, only ambulation works to prevent contractures. Other interventions address pain management, ade-quate hydration, and adequate nutritional intake.