The nurse is preparing to administer a vaccine to a newborn. Before administering the vaccine, the nurse should
A) warm the vaccine to well above room temperature.
B) vigorously massage the chosen injection site.
C) check the infant's temperature.
D) divide the dose for administration to three injection sites.
C
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The nurse should check the infant's temperature before administering any vaccine. Three injection sites are not normally required, and vigorous massage is not indicated. Warming the vaccine is not normally necessary.
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