The population health nurse is working in a clinic whose clientele has existing liver disease. The nurse knows that these clients need which immunization?
1. Pneumococcal.
2. Meningococcal.
3. Varicella.
4. Rubella.
Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. People with chronic diseases are at particular risk for disease and complications due to influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia and should receive the relevant vaccines. Clients with existing liver disease do not have a need for meningococcal, varicella, or rubella immunizations.
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