Asked by Harshit Tandon on May 25, 2024
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A nurse is preparing to administer routine immunizations to a 4-month-old infant. The infant is currently up to date on all previously recommended immunizations. Which immunizations will the nurse prepare to administer? (Select all that apply.)
A) Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
B) Rotavirus (RV)
C) Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP)
D) Varicella
E) Haemophilus influenzae type b (HIB)
F) Inactivated poliovirus (IPV)
Rotavirus (RV)
A highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, mainly in infants and young children, characterized by diarrhea and vomiting.
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP)
A combined vaccine that protects against three serious bacterial diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough).
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB)
A bacterium that can cause serious infections, particularly in young children, including pneumonia, meningitis, and epiglottitis.
- Elucidate the significance and techniques of vaccination in averting illnesses in children.
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Amanda MadariagaMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B, C, E, F
Explanation :
Recommended immunization schedule for a 4-month-old, up to date on immunizations, would be to administer the rotavirus (RV), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP), Haemophilus influenza type b (HIB), and inactivated poliovirus (IPV) vaccinations. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and varicella would not be administered until the child is at least 1 year of age.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the significance and techniques of vaccination in averting illnesses in children.