An older adult patient asks the nurse how often one should receive the pneumococcal vaccine for pneumonia prevention. What is the nurse's best response
a. Every year when the patient is receiving the "flu shot"
b. The standard is vaccination every 3 years
c. It is usually given once, but some older adults may need a second vaccination after 5 years
d. There is no set schedule; it depends on the patient's history and risk factors
Answer: c. It is usually given once, but some older adults may need a second vaccination after 5 years
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a. Mittens b. Vest restraint c. Administration of a mild sedative d. Tightly tucked sheet
The fifth vital sign is:
a. pain. b. orientation. c. waist-to-hip ratio. d. body mass index (BMI).
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1. Uses WebTV to teach clients about their health 2. Includes sharing health information between the client and clinicians using elec-tronic communications 3. Requires home health nurses to make regular visits to clients to check the tech-nology 4. Often violates the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) laws because information can be shared easily