A 6-month-old infant is due for routine immunizations. The parent reports the infant was exposed to pertussis 2 days ago. The nurse should:
a. give the 6 month immunizations as scheduled.
b. hold the 6 month immunizations until the next visit.
c. hold the 6 month immunizations for 3 weeks.
d. notify the physician.
A
An infant exposed to pertussis should receive routine immunizations as scheduled. The nurse would not hold scheduled immunizations or notify the physician for an infant who was only exposed to pertussis.
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