The Provider Orders the Zoster Vaccine (Zostavax) for a 60-Year-Old

question 3

Multiple Choice

The provider orders the zoster vaccine (Zostavax) for a 60-year-old patient. The patient reports having had chicken pox as a child. Which action will the nurse take?

• A) Administer the vaccine as ordered.
• B) Counsel the patient that the vaccine may cause a severe reaction because of previous exposure.
• C) Hold the vaccine and notify the provider of the patient's history.
• D) Request an order for a varicella booster instead of the zoster vaccine.

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