Several clients have come to the clinic for immunizations. When ...

[BrownTown3]

Several clients have come to the clinic for immunizations. When reviewing their medical records, the nurse identifies which of the following as a contraindication for the administration of vaccines and toxoids? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Acute nonfebrile illness
  B) Leukemia
  C) Chronic prednisone therapy
  D) HIV
  E) Clients older than 70 years of age

Question 2

A client who is right-handed is to receive a booster injection for a previous vaccination. The nurse prepares to administer the injection at which site?
 
  A) Right arm
  B) Left arm
  C) Right leg
  D) Left leg

[makaylafy]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
Vaccines and toxoids are contraindicated with acute febrile illnesses, leukemia, lymphoma, immunosuppressive illness (HIV) or drug therapy (prednisone), and nonlocalized carcinoma.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse should use the dominant arm, in this case, the right arm, for the injection to help aid in the absorption.

[BrownTown3]

TYSM

[FergA]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it