Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is caring for an older adult patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The APRN is concerned about the patient's increased risk for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and recommends the pneumococcal vaccination.

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