ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer the varicella vaccine to a group of clients. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as having a contraindication for receiving this immunization?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: A client who has AIDS. This client has a contraindication for receiving the varicella vaccine due to their compromised immune system. Individuals with AIDS are at higher risk for developing severe complications from live vaccines, such as varicella. The varicella vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine, meaning it contains weakened live virus particles that could potentially cause illness in immunocompromised individuals. Clients with AIDS should avoid live vaccines to prevent serious adverse reactions.
Incorrect choices:
A: A child who recently received the human papillomavirus vaccine - This is incorrect because receiving the human papillomavirus vaccine does not contraindicate receiving the varicella vaccine.
B: An older adult client living in a long-term care facility - This is incorrect as age alone is not a contraindication for receiving the varicella vaccine.
D: A young adult who has an allergy to eggs - This is incorrect as having an egg allergy is not
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