After receiving inactivated influenza vaccine, an adult patient telephones a nurse and complains of lethargy and a fever of 101° F that has lasted for 6 hours. Select the nurse's best action
1. Advise the patient to take acetaminophen and rest.
2. Instruct the patient to return to the clinic immediately.
3. Inform the patient that an allergic reaction is occurring.
4. Notify the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Correct Answer: 1
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