A client is receiving treatment with adrenocorticotropic hormone. The nurse would instruct the client to avoid receiving which vaccine? Select all that apply
A) Zostavax (shingles)
B) Meruvax (rubella)
C) Td (tetanus and diphtheria)
D) Fluzone (influenza)
E) Attenuvax (measles)
Ans: A, B, E
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Clients taking ACTH should avoid any vaccination with live virus including Zostavax, Meruvax, and Attenuvax.
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