Alice, a 64-year-old patient with a history of osteoporosis and hypertension, just received her pneumococcal vaccine. She mentions that her sister got sick after receiving the same vaccine. How should the nurse respond to Alice's concern?

Advise Alice to consult a physician for a tetanus shot as an alternative

Explain that the pneumococcal vaccine is not a live vaccine and cannot cause pneumonia.

Reassure Alice that the vaccine is safe for everyone.

Suggest that Alice should skip her flu vaccine this year to avoid complications.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Tetanus shot is not relevant to Alice's concern about the pneumococcal vaccine.

B.   Explaining that the pneumococcal vaccine is not a live vaccine and cannot cause pneumonia addresses Alice's concern and provides accurate information about the vaccine's safety.
C.   While pneumococcal vaccines are generally safe for most individuals, providing specific information about the vaccine's composition and safety profile is more beneficial.
D.   Skipping the flu vaccine is not recommended based on concerns about the pneumococcal vaccine.

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Correct Answer is ["B","C"]

Explanation

A. Antibodies don't typically cause physical damage to antigens.

B. Antibodies can initiate the complement system, which is a cascade of proteins that can lyse or opsonize antigens.
C. Antibodies can also emit chemicals that modify the antigen's environment, such as cytokines or histamine, which can attract other immune cells or cause inflammation.
D. Antibodies typically target specific proteins or structures on the antigen's surface, not the cellular nucleus.
E. This action doesn't accurately describe the function of antibodies.

A. Daniel, 42: Thick mucous secretions B. Lucy, 16: Allergic Rhinitis with itching and sneezing C. Ella, 39: Fever and headache along with nasal congestion D. Jack, 54: Chronic Sinusitis

Correct Answer is A,B,C,D

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Alice, a 64-year-old patient with a history of osteoporosis and hypertension, just received her pneumococcal vaccine. She mentions that her sister got sick after receiving the same vaccine. How should the nurse respond to Alice's concern?

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Correct Answer is ["B","C"]

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