Ati nur223g paediatrics sect 2 final proctored exam
A nurse is performing a pre-college physical assessment on an adolescent. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse anticipate administering?
Explanation & Rationale
A. The pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is typically administered to older adults or individuals with certain chronic conditions, not routinely to adolescents. B. The influenza vaccine is important and should be administered annually but is not specific to pre-college preparation. C. The meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine is recommended for adolescents, especially those preparing to enter college, as it protects against meningococcal disease, which can spread quickly in communal living settings. D. The Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is used in areas with high tuberculosis incidence and is not a standard immunization for adolescents in the United States.
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