Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
12-year-old client at well-child visitA nurse in a provider's office is preparing to administer immunizations to a 12-year-old client during a well-child visit. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Human papillomavirus (HPV). The CDC recommends routine HPV vaccination for adolescents starting at age 11-12. Administering the HPV vaccine at age 12 ensures optimal protection before potential exposure. HPV vaccination helps prevent cancers caused by HPV, making it a crucial immunization for this age group. Varicella (A) is typically given at a younger age. DTaP (B) is usually administered earlier in childhood. Hepatitis A (C) is recommended at age 1 with a booster at a later age. Therefore, administering the HPV vaccine at 12 is the most appropriate choice for this scenario.