The Nurse Determines That an Elderly Patient Is at Risk

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse determines that an elderly patient is at risk for infection due to decreased immunity.Which plan of care best addresses the prevention of infection for the patient?

• A) Encourage the patient to stay up to date on all vaccinations.
• B) Inform the patient of the importance of finishing the entire dose of antibiotics.
• C) Schedule patient to get annual tuberculosis skin testing.
• D) Create an exercise routine to run 30 minutes every day.

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