The community health nurse is providing information to elderly clients in the community regarding ...

Correct Answer: 1,3,4
Rationale: Total cholesterol and HDL protein measurement every 3 to 5 years until age 75 is recommended. Pneumococcal vaccine is recommended at age 65, then every 10 years thereafter. Other recommendations include a daily aspirin, 81 mg, if in a high-risk group; diabetes mellitus screen every 3 years, if in a high-risk group; smoking cessation; mammography screen every 1 to 2 years for women; clinical breast exam yearly for women; Pap smear annually if there is a history of abnormal smears or previous hysterectomy for malignancy; annual digital rectal exam; annual PSA for men; annual fecal occult blood test; depression screen, periodically; family violence screen, periodically; annual height and weight measurements; STD testing, if in a high-risk group; annual flu vaccine, if over 65 or in a high-risk group; Td vaccine every 10 years.