A public health nurse is responsible for the administration of immunizations. Which of the following guidelines regarding anaphylaxis should the nurse adhere to?
A) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 1 minute after administration.
B) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 5 minutes after administration.
C) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 30 minutes after administration.
D) The patient should be observed for anaphylaxis for 90 minutes after administration.
C
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