The mother asks the nurse to describe the common reactions to immunizations. The nurse tells the mother that they usually consist of redness, swelling, and tenderness at the injection site, along with:
a. low-grade fever
b. chills
c. fever of 38.3-38.9 degrees C (101-102 degrees F)
d. seizures
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A Correct. The nurse tells the mother that the common reactions to immunizations are redness, swelling and tenderness at the injection site along with a low grade fever.
B Incorrect. The nurse tells the mother that the common reactions to immunizations are redness, swelling and tenderness at the injection site but not chills.
C Incorrect. The nurse tells the mother that the common reactions to immunizations are redness, swelling and tenderness at the injection site but not a fever of 38.3-38.9 degrees C (101-102 degrees F).
D Incorrect. The nurse tells the mother that the common reactions to immunizations are redness, swelling and tenderness at the injection site but not seizures.
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