Author Question: The Pneumococcal (PPSV23) vaccine is recommended for children with which of the following high-risk ... (Read 55 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The Pneumococcal (PPSV23) vaccine is recommended for children with which of the following high-risk conditions?

1. Asplenia
2. Cochlear implants
3. Congenital heart defects
4. All of the above

Question 2

The nurse is aware that in a newborn any abnormality of structure, function, or metabolism is considered a _________ defect.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Joc · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. The Pneumococcal (PPSV23) vaccine is recommended for children and adolescents with high-risk conditions, such as asplenia. The vaccination should be repeated after five years.
2. The Pneumococcal (PPSV23) vaccine is recommended for children and adolescents with high-risk conditions, such as cochlear implants. The vaccination should be repeated after five years.
3. The Pneumococcal (PPSV23) vaccine is recommended for children and adolescents with high-risk conditions, such as congenital heart disease. The vaccination should be repeated after five years.
4. The Pneumococcal (PPSV23) vaccine is recommended for children and adolescents with high-risk conditions, such as cochlear implants, sickle cell anemia, congenital heart disease, or asplenia. The vaccination should be repeated after five years.

Answer to Question 2

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Any abnormality of structure, function, or metabolism in a newborn that results in physical or mental disability or death is categorized as a birth defect.