Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
An adolescent with sickle cell anemiaA nurse is planning care for an adolescent who has sickle cell anemia. Which of the following immunization should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13). Adolescents with sickle cell anemia are at an increased risk for infections, including pneumonia. PCV13 helps protect against pneumococcal bacteria, a common cause of pneumonia in this population. It is recommended by CDC for individuals with sickle cell disease.
B: RSV is not typically indicated for adolescents with sickle cell anemia.
C: MMR is important but not specifically targeted for sickle cell anemia.
D: Rotavirus vaccine is typically given to infants and is not indicated for adolescents with sickle cell anemia.
B: RSV is not typically indicated for adolescents with sickle cell anemia.
C: MMR is important but not specifically targeted for sickle cell anemia.
D: Rotavirus vaccine is typically given to infants and is not indicated for adolescents with sickle cell anemia.