A nurse is educating the parents of a child who just received the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccination

The nurse informs the parents that which of the following common reactions are to be expected for the next 1 to 2 days? Select all that apply. a. irritability
b. temperature of 38.9 degrees C (102 degrees F) or greater
c. redness, tenderness, and swelling at the injection site
d. mild loss of appetite


A, C, D

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Correct Following the administration of immunizations, common reactions lasting 1 to 2 days include irritability.
Following the administration of immunizations, common reactions lasting 1 to 2 days include redness, tenderness, and swelling at the injection site.
Following the administration of immunizations, common reactions lasting 1 to 2 days include mild loss of appetite.
Incorrect While a low-grade fever is common, the fever should not be greater than 38.9 degrees C (102 degrees F).

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