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Beheh

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The college health nurse is providing health education for freshmen. Which of the following pieces of information about immunizations is applicable to individuals of this age group?
 
  A) The oral polio should be updated.
  B) The yearly administration of flu vaccine is recommended.
  C) The tetanus toxoid must be within 2 years.
  D) The administration of hepatitis A vaccine is mandatory.

Question 2

A hospital patient with peripheral edema has been prescribed furosemide (Lasix). How should the nurse best determine the extent of the patient's desired fluid loss?
 
  A) Assess the patient's skin turgor on a daily basis.
  B) Test the osmolarity of the patient's urine regularly.
  C) Weigh the patient daily.
  D) Auscultate the patient's chest each morning.



mjenn52

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Answer to Question 1

B
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An annual flu vaccine is recommended for all adults. The administration of oral polio will not need to be updated in this population. The administration of tetanus toxoid should be every 10 years. HAV vaccination is not mandatory.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The nurse should measure and record weights to assist in determining the amount of mobilization of excess fluid. This is a more accurate gauge of changes in fluid status than skin turgor, urine osmolarity, or chest auscultation.



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