A 2-month-old infant is presenting for a well-child visit and is due to receive the Rotavirus vaccine
The nurse recognizes that obtaining the patient's history is essential in the administration of immunizations and preventing communicable disease. Which of the following should the nurse assess for prior to administering this vaccine? 1. Lung disease
2. Cardiac defects
3. Seizure disorder
4. Gastrointestinal disorders
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1. The immunization does not interfere with lung disease.
2. The immunization does not interfere with cardiac defects.
3. The immunization does not interfere with seizure disorders.
4. Rotavirus causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. The first immunization is given between 6 and 14 weeks. The immunization should be avoided if the child has a history of intussusception or other gastrointestinal disorders.
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