Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A community health nurse is providing education to a group of older adults about immunizations. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse recommend?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Herpes zoster. Older adults are at increased risk for shingles caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The herpes zoster vaccine can help prevent shingles and its complications. Rotavirus (A) is typically given to infants, HPV (B) is recommended for younger individuals to prevent certain cancers, and DTaP (D) is more relevant for children to protect against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis. Vaccination choices need to be tailored to the specific age group and risk factors.