The primary care NP is performing a physical examination on a 6-month-old infant with cerebral palsy who has not had previous immunizations. The NP plans to begin vaccinations and should include:
a. DTaP vaccine.
b. TdaP vaccine.
c. TD vaccine only.
d. tetanus vaccine only.
A
Infants with stable neurologic disorders, including cerebral palsy, may receive the pertussis vaccine and should receive the DTaP series as infants.
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Match the following descriptions with the correct body system
1. The system that processes sensory information 2. The system that delivers nutrients to body tissues 3. The system that breaks down and absorbs food 4. The system that includes the fingernails 5. The system that includes the bladder a. Urinary/renal b. Integumentary c. Digestive d. Cardiovascular e. Nervous
A client tells the nurse that the pharmacy will not fill a prescription that was written by the physician. Upon closer examination, the nurse determines that what is missing from the prescription?
1. Rx symbol. 2. Client's diagnosis. 3. Client's Social Security number. 4. Dispensing instructions for the pharmacist. 5. Number of refills.