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kamilo84

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client is receiving treatment with adrenocorticotropic hormone. The nurse would instruct the client to avoid receiving which vaccine? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Zostavax (shingles)
  B) Meruvax (rubella)
  C) Td (tetanus and diphtheria)
  D) Fluzone (influenza)
  E) Attenuvax (measles)

Question 2

Which of the following should be included in the nurse's preadministration assessment of a client about to receive adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Lung auscultation
  B) Mental status assessment
  C) Height
  D) Pulse
  E) Skin integrity assessment


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yahahah24021

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, E
Feedback:
Clients taking ACTH should avoid any vaccination with live virus including Zostavax, Meruvax, and Attenuvax.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D, E
Feedback:
Blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, weight, skin integrity assessment, mental status assessment, and lung auscultation should be included in the nurse's preadministration assessment of a client about to receive ACTH.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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