A practical nurse is co-facilitating a community health workshop on family health promotion and disease prevention for caregivers of multi-generational households. Which of the following statements by the caregivers indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply.
- I will ask the clinic if my 60-year-old spouse is due for the recombinant zoster vaccine to prevent shingles.Answer
- BSudden episodes of confusion in my 80-year-old father are expected, so I do not need to seek immediate medical attention.
- I should schedule a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan for my 68-year-old mother to screen for osteoporosis.Answer
- DMy pregnant sister should get the live-attenuated influenza vaccine to protect herself and the baby during flu season.
- EI am going to start toilet training my 12-month-old child this week because he can now stand while holding onto furniture.
Answer
The correct statements indicate that a 60-year-old should be evaluated for the recombinant zoster vaccine and a 68-year-old should receive a bone density screening for osteoporosis.
Appropriate health promotion across the lifespan includes administering age-appropriate vaccines, such as the recombinant zoster vaccine for adults aged 50 and older, and conducting secondary prevention screenings, such as dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scans to detect osteoporosis in older adult females. Both of these statements reflect accurate and safe clinical guidelines.
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Key Concept
Health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan, including appropriate immunization schedules, preventative screenings, and normal developmental milestones.