Why is it important for the nurse giving a vaccine to know whether the patient has an allergy to eggs and feathers?
a. Many biologic agents come from chick embryos.
b. Viruses are found in all eggs.
c. Chicken egg cells are close to human cells.
d. There is clotted blood in egg cells.
ANS: A
Many biologic agents are prepared with animal serum or chick embryos; thus, people with known allergies may have sensitivity reactions to these preparations.
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