A nurse is providing pneumonia vaccinations in a community setting. Due to limited finances, the event organizers must limit giving the vaccination to priority groups
What clients would be considered a priority when administering the pneumonia vaccination? (Select all that apply.)
a.
22-year-old client with asthma
b.
Client who had a cholecystectomy last year
c.
Client with well-controlled diabetes
d.
Healthy 72-year-old client
e.
Client who is taking medication for hypertension
ANS: A, C, D, E
Clients over 65 years of age and any client (no matter what age) with a chronic health condition would be considered a priority for a pneumonia vaccination. Having a cholecystectomy a year ago does not qualify as a chronic health condition.
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