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Collmarie

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The parents of a 1 year old have brought their child in to receive his vaccinations. The child is due for his fourth and final dose of Haemophilus Influenzae type B (HIB).
 
  The nurse reviews with the parents the importance of the vaccine in the prevention of: 1. Pneumonia.
   2. Otitis media.
   3. Liver disease.
   4. Vomiting and diarrhea.

Question 2

The nurse explains that the dark bluish discolorations over the sacrum and gluteal areas of dark-skinned neonates are __________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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1. The vaccine prevents conjunctivitis, otitis media, sinusitis, and has greatly reduced meningitis in young children.
2. Haemophilus Influenzae type B is a bacteria that causes infection in various parts of the body. The vaccine prevents conjunctivitis, otitis media, sinusitis, and has greatly reduced meningitis in young children.
3. The vaccine does not prevent against liver disease.
4. The vaccine will not stop vomiting or diarrhea.

Answer to Question 2

Mongolian spots
Dark bluish discolorations seen over the sacrum and buttocks of dark-skinned neonates are harmless Mongolian spots and will disappear during the first years of life.


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Collmarie

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
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