A 23-Year-Old Man Is Brought to the Emergency Department After

question 151

Multiple Choice

A 23-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision.  He is in distress and has severe abdominal pain and distension.  The patient undergoes urgent laparotomy, which reveals a splenic laceration with significant bleeding.  Splenectomy is performed, and the patient does well postoperatively.  He has no significant medical history.  The patient drinks alcohol occasionally but does not use tobacco or illicit drugs.  He received all childhood vaccinations but has not had any vaccines in the past 10 years.  Which of the following vaccinations is recommended for this patient?

• A)A
• B)B
• C)C
• D)D

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