A nurse is providing an educational session on vaccines to a group of older adults. The nurse is discussing the zoster vaccine Shingrix. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the education?

Choice A reason: Teaching the client alternative comfort measures is not the best recommendation for the nurse to implement, as it may imply that the client's pain is not taken seriously or that the nurse is reluctant to provide pain relief. The nurse would teach the client alternative comfort measures, such as relaxation techniques, distraction, or massage, as a supplement to the pain medication, not as a substitute.

Choice B reason: Telling the client that it is too soon for pain medication is not a good recommendation for the nurse to implement, as it may make the client feel dismissed, ignored, or judged. The nurse would follow the prescribed pain medication schedule, but also consider the client's individual needs and preferences, and adjust the dosage or frequency as needed, with the doctor's approval.

Choice C reason: Administering the pain medication as requested by the client is not a safe recommendation for the nurse to implement, as it may cause overdose, addiction, or adverse effects. The nurse would administer the pain medication as prescribed by the doctor, and monitor the client's response, side effects, and vital signs.

Choice D reason: Validating the pain with other assessment data is the best recommendation for the nurse to implement, as it shows respect, empathy, and professionalism. The nurse would acknowledge the client's pain, ask about the location, intensity, quality, and duration of the pain, and use a pain scale or a pain assessment tool to measure the pain. The nurse would also check for any physical or behavioral signs of pain, such as grimacing, guarding, or restlessness. The nurse would document the pain assessment and report any changes or concerns to the doctor.

Choice A reason: Aphasia is a language disorder that affects the ability to communicate, not the ability to walk or balance.

Choice B reason: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by external forces, such as a blow to the head, not by internal factors, such as diseases or deficiencies.

Choice C reason: Gait disturbances are problems with walking or balance that can result from neurological damage affecting the motor system.

Choice D reason: Postprandial hypotension (PPH) is a drop in blood pressure after eating that can cause dizziness or fainting, but it is not directly related to neurological damage.

Choice E reason: Fallophobia is a fear of falling or heights, not a condition caused by neurological damage.