A new nurse is preparing to administer a vaccination for hepatitis B to an infant. What actions by the new nurse would lead the nurse's preceptor to intervene? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Chooses the ventral gluteal site for injection
B.
Informs parents of the need for one more shot
C.
Obtains informed consent from the parents
D.
Plans to give the vaccination within 1 hour of birth
E.
Prepares the vastus lateralis for the injection
ANS: A, B, D
Hepatitis B is given in a series of three injections in the vastus lateralis muscle. The first shot is given within 12 hours of birth. The nurse should obtain informed consent from the parents.
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