A 75-year-old patient questions the nurse about the need to consider a vaccine to prevent the development of shingles. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "The incidence of shingles in people your age is not overly common, making the need for vaccination unnecessary."
b. "The vaccination is still under study so I would not recommend you consider it."
c. "Considering the incidence of shingles in your age group taking the vaccination should be considered."
d. "The vaccination is considered a positive option for your age group and will provide for lifelong immunity."
C
The vaccination should be considered by high-risk populations. About 50% of individuals over age 80 years will have the disease. The vaccination has been approved for use. The immunity provided is anticipated to last for 6 years.
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a. "My treatment plan will include treat-ments once every other month." b. "The shock will cause me to have a short seizure." c. "This treatment is often more successful than medications." d. "I will have to be hospitalized the day be-fore and after the treatments for observa-tion." e. "The treatments will be performed in the early morning hours."
The nurse is checking the laboratory results on a client suspected of having a myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following would provide the most specific information for this diagnosis?
A) low density lipids (LDLs) B) CK-MB C) AST and ALT D) C-reactive protein
The nurse in the clinic instructs a patient using the natural method of contraception to begin counting the first day of her cycle as:
1. The day her menstrual period ceases. 2. The first day after her menstrual period ceases. 3. The first day of her menstrual period. 4. The day of ovulation.
A group of individuals who interact with each other for the mutual benefit of their common interests to support a sense of unity or belonging is a community. A nurse is required to monitor the health status of a community
Which factors of highest priority should the nurse consider to determine community health? 1 . Prevalence of infectious disease 2 . Incidence of domestic violence 3 . Population density 4 . Sexually transmitted infections A) 1, 3 B) 1, 4 C) 2, 3 D) 2, 4