An Army nurse is preparing to administer BioThrax to a group of enlisted soldiers who are going to be deployed to an active combat area

Question

The group of soldiers is receiving the first of a series of the anthrax vaccine, and the nurse provides thorough education. What statement by a marine about the vaccine best demonstrates the need for further teaching? a. "I may experience muscle and joint aches."
b. "I can expect my next vaccination in 2 weeks."
c. "I can expect a scar from this vaccine."
d. "I may experience a headache or feel fatigued."

Answer 1

C
The anthrax vaccine does not cause a scar; however, the smallpox vaccine does; further teaching is required.
The marine might experience muscle and joint aches, as well as a headache and fatigue; no fur-ther teaching is needed.
The pre-exposure vaccine for anthrax is BioThrax, which is provided by administration of three subcutaneous injections given 2 weeks apart, then again at 6, 12, and 18 months; no further teaching is needed.