The nurse is teaching a group of mothers of infants about the benefits of immunization. Which immunization will the nurse teach to the mothers that can assist in preventing the life-threatening disease epiglottitis?
1. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
2. Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB)
3. Hepatitis B
4. Polio
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: The Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) immunization can assist in prevention of epiglottitis. Hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and the polio virus are not causative agents for epiglottitis.
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