An 80-year-old patient is concerned about contracting pneumoni
a. The nurse educates her that the key to prevention is:
a. early recognition of the symptoms.
b. being vaccinated per government guide-lines
c. minimizing contact with the public during the winter months.
d. supplementing one's daily diet with vari-ous vitamin C sources.
B
The key to pneumonia prevention is being appropriately vaccinated. All individuals should be vaccinated at age 65 unless they have conditions that lead them to earlier vaccination. Revacci-nation is indicated in certain circumstances. Signs and symptoms are subtle in the aging popula-tion. Minimizing contact during winter months is an appropriate suggestion, just not the best one. Vitamin C may have immune system benefits.
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