A nurse working in a pediatric clinic is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the vaccinations on site. Which actions are appropriate for this nurse to implement?
1. Fluctuate refrigerator and freezer temperatures each day.
2. Store vaccines in the center of the unit.
3. Check and record the temperature of the unit twice each day.
4. Have a plan for power outages.
5. Place bottles of water in each unit to help keep temperatures consistent.
Correct Answer: 2,3,4,5
Rationale: Appropriate interventions for the nurse to implement in order to maintain the potency of vaccines include storing the vaccines in the center of the unit, checking and recording the temperature of the storage unit twice a day, having a plan for power outages, and placing bottles of water in each unit to help keep temperatures consistent. The temperature of the refrigerator and freezer should be consistent and not fluctuate.
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