Which of the following information about maintaining a healthy immune system should the nurse recommend be included in the older patient's teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Get a pneumovax vaccine yearly.
b. Get an influenza vaccine yearly before influenza season.
c. Get a diphtheria and tetanus booster every 10 years.
d. Avoid people with colds or other infectious illnesses.
e. Obtain vaccination against hepatitis B if infection risk is moderate to high.
f. Obtain a varicella booster every 3 years.
ANS: B, C, D, E
The immune system is less effective with age, so avoiding those with infections is helpful. Immunizations for older adults include diphtheria tetanus booster every 10 years, pneumovax once in a lifetime, influenza vaccine yearly, and hepatitis B vaccine if medium to high risk for exposure to hepatitis B.
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