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The parent of a 2-month-old infant who just received a first dose of DTaP asks a nurse what reaction to expect. The nurse should advise the parent that:
 
  1. most children do not experience any reaction.
  2. seizures are common and require anticonvulsant medication.
  3. the most common reaction is a rash that develops into itchy vesicles.
  4. mild reactions are common, most frequently low-grade fever.

Question 2

A nurse counsels an immunocompromised patient who has just received hepatitis B immune globulin. The patient asks, How long it will take until I'm protected against hepatitis? Select the nurse's best answer.
 
  1. The antibodies provide immediate protection.
  2. It will take several months for your immune system to respond to the antibodies.
  3. Active immunity will develop in several weeks.
  4. Immunity will begin in 2 days and last indefinitely.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1



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