The nurse has instructed an older patient on ways to prevent the development of pneumonia. Which patient statement indicates further instruction is needed?
1. "I will get the influenza vaccine every year."
2. "I will get the pneumococcal vaccine every fall."
3. "I can't get the influenza vaccine due to my allergy to eggs."
4. "I will get the pneumococcal vaccine as soon as I recover from this pneumonia."
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Rationale: The influenza vaccine should also be received yearly in people who are at risk for pneumonia.
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