Pneumococcal vaccine 23 ( pneumovax 23) is a standard entry on many adult admission order sets in hospitals .The nurse admitting a pt reads an order one-time intramuscular (IM) pneumovax 23 vaccines for a 60 yo male being admitted with exacerbation of emphysema. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?
A) Ask the doctor to change the vaccination order to an oral form because the pt is afraid of needles
B) Offer the vaccination at time of discharge
C) Do not administer the vaccine until the pt is stable
D) Offer the vaccination and explain its benefits and risks using the appropriate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) official vaccine information statement ressource