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melina_rosy

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After her child receives a vaccination, the mother calls the clinic to report the child's reaction to the immunization. The nurse will recommend the mother call 911 when the mother reports:
 
  1. A few hives are noted around the injection site.
  2. The child is running a slight temperature.
  3. The child has swelling of the face.
  4. Fever and joint pains occurring within hours of the vaccination.

Question 2

The clinic nurse is checking the potency of the vaccine. Which finding may have rendered the vaccine ineffective?
 
  1. The vaccine was frozen as labeled.
  2. The vaccines have been stored in a refrigerator where the temperature has been maintained between 35 to 46 F.
  3. The vaccine's expiration date expires within the next month.
  4. The vaccine is stored in the door of the refrigerator.



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: This is a mild allergic reaction and does not require calling 911.
Rationale 2: A slight temperature does not require calling 911.
Rationale 3: This could be the onset of anaphylaxis, and immediate response is essential to the survival of the child. The mother should call 911.
Rationale 4: This is a common reaction to immunizations and does not indicate anaphylaxis.
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Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Some vaccines are stored in the freezer.
Rationale 2: This is appropriate to maintain potency.
Rationale 3: The vaccine is still effective until the expiration day.
Rationale 4: The door will not maintain the temperature of the vaccine. Vaccines should be stored in the middle of the refrigerator.
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melina_rosy

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


sultana.d

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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