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The client asks the LPN/LVN, "Which immunizations do I need? I am 65 years old next month." Which action does the LPN/LVN take next?

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Answer:

patient need pneumococcal vaccine

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Answer:

The client firts needs to applicate 1 dose of influenza, and herpes zoster(preferably 2 doses of recombinant in this case) vaccines . Other vaccines will be necessary for him accordingly whit his clinical history of illnes, comorbidites and his exposition to risk factors in his work and his personal life.

Step-by-step explanation:

The immunization schedules in EE.UU recommended by CDC for adults who have more than 65 years recomends for these specific population that they need to be vaccinated every year whit 1 dose annually of influenza inactivated or recombinant , 2 doses of zoster recombinant or 1 dose of zoster live, preferring the first option; one dose of Pneumococcal conjugate(PCV 13) and a minimal a month later a dose of Pneumococcal polysaccharide( PPSV23); And finally and adult older than 65 years needs to applicate the following vaccines : Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Meningococcal A, C, W accordingly whit his comorbidities or if they suffer from specific illness or belong to risk population ;for example, Haemophilus influenzae type b needs to be applicated for adults with pulmonary chronic disease as COPD, asthma, and others.

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