A nurse is caring for an adolescent client in a community health clinic. Which of the following client statements indicate that the nurse's teaching about the immunization was effective? Select all that apply.
Explanation & Rationale
A. "I will need a booster shot every 10 years.": The HPV vaccine series does not require a booster every 10 years. The vaccine series typically consists of two or three doses depending on the client’s age at initiation. B. "My boyfriend should get this shot too.": HPV vaccination is recommended for both males and females. It helps prevent the spread of HPV and protects against certain cancers and genital warts in all genders. C. "Now I won't need to worry about having Pap smears.": Pap smears remain essential for cervical cancer screening. The HPV vaccine does not protect against all oncogenic HPV strains or other causes of cervical abnormalities. D. "I need to come back in 2 months for another shot.": For a three-dose series, the second dose is typically administered 1–2 months after the first, with the third dose given six months after the first. E. "This shot can keep me from getting some kinds of cancer.": The HPV vaccine protects against high-risk HPV strains responsible for most cervical, anal, oropharyngeal, and genital cancers. F. "I need to have a blood test when I'm an adult to see if I'm still immune.": There is no routine blood test to check HPV immunity, and the protection from vaccination is considered long-term without need for antibody testing. G. "This shot will keep me from getting herpes.": The HPV vaccine protects only against human papillomavirus, not herpes simplex virus (HSV), which is a separate sexually transmitted infection.