A 65-year-old patient is in the clinic for an annual influenza vaccination. What other health promotion activity should the nurse encourage specifically for this patient?
A.
Heart-healthy eating
B.
Participating in social activities
C.
Pneumococcal vaccination
D.
Regular exercise
ANS: C
All options are important for the older adult, but around the age of 65, the older adult should receive the pneumococcal vaccine. The nurse planning individualized care for the patient would encourage the patient to get this vaccination.
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