A nurse is providing patient education to the mother of a child receiving a first immunization. The nurse tells the mother that after the injection, it is normal for the child to exhibit what signs and symptoms?
A) Vomiting and diarrhea
B) High fever and sweating
C) Lethargy, drowsiness, and irritability
D) Pain, redness, and swelling at site of injection
D
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Normal reactions to immunizations include pain, redness, and swelling at the site of the injection. Vomiting, diarrhea, high fever, sweating, lethargy, or drowsiness would not be expected and should be reported. The child could also be slightly irritable due to the pain at the injection site.
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