The nurse should prepare to provide which intervention for a client who was bitten by a rabid raccoon?
1. A tetanus toxoid injection
2. An immunization for rabies
3. An injection of immunoglobulin
4. Mother's breast milk with antibodies in it
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: A tetanus toxoid injection is not specific for rabies.
Rationale 2: Receiving an immunization for rabies is an example of artificially acquired passive immunity.
Rationale 3: An injection of immunoglobulin is not specific for rabies.
Rationale 4: Mother's breast milk is another example of passive immunity, but not for rabies.
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