An Older Person Asks Why a Shingles Vaccination Is Necessary

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Multiple Choice

An older person asks why a shingles vaccination is necessary. What should the nurse say to this person?

• A) "It's not necessary."
• B) "It will prevent the development of herpes simplex."
• C) "It prevents the development of shingles in people who have had chicken pox."
• D) "It reduces the need to have the seasonal influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations."

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Definitions:

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