A student nurse is caring for a 72-year-old client admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. The client asks what steps he can implement to stay healthier in the future. Which would be the most appropriate response by the student nurse?
A) You can start by taking a multivitamin on a daily basis.
B) At your age, most of the damage has already been done to your immune system, so there is not much you can do.
C) Elderly clients are at greatest risk for pneumonia, so you should get a pneumonia vaccination every year.
D) You should drink a yogurt drink that is supplemented with L. Casei immunitas cultures on a daily basis.
Question 2
The student nurse is planning an educational program regarding vaccination needs of adults. Which topics would the student need to include in the program?
A) Influenza vaccines are given once every 10 years.
B) Influenza vaccines are given yearly.
C) Influenza vaccines may be given to clients with active respiratory infections.
D) Influenza vaccines may be given to clients with an allergy to eggs.
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