A 19-year-old is brought to the emergency department (ED) with multiple lacerations and tissue avulsion of the left hand. When asked about tetanus immunization, the patient denies having any previous vaccinations. The nurse will anticipate giving
a. tetanus immunoglobulin (TIG) only.
b. TIG and tetanus-diphtheria toxoid (Td).
c. tetanus-diphtheria toxoid and pertussis vaccine (Tdap) only.
d. TIG and tetanus-diphtheria toxoid and pertussis vaccine (Tdap).
ANS: D
For an adult with no previous tetanus immunizations, TIG and Tdap are recommended. The other immunizations are not sufficient for this patient.
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