The nurse prepares a DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus toxoid, and acellular pertussis) immunization for a 6-month-old infant. Which nursing action is accurate to safely administer this vaccine to the infant?
1. Administering the vaccine by ID (intradermal) injection
2. Administering the vaccine by SQ (subcutaneous) injection
3. Administering the vaccine by IM (intramuscular) injection
4. Administering the vaccine via a nasal spray
4
Explanation:
1. DTaP is not administered by an ID injection.
2. DTaP is not administered by a SQ injection.
3. DTaP is administered by an IM injection.
4. DTaP is not administered via a nasal spray.
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