A client who is going to Africa requires vaccination against hepatitis A. How should the nurse schedule the three injections needed for this vaccination?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Give the first of the series today.
2. Give the second of the series tomorrow.
3. Give all three injections today.
4. Give the third injection of the series in 8 weeks.
5. Give the next two injections at least 8 weeks apart.
Correct Answer: 1,4
Rationale 1: The first injection of the series could be given today.
Rationale 2: There must be a 4-week wait between injections in the series.
Rationale 3: There is a wait time between injections.
Rationale 4: If an injection is given today, the second of the series could be given in 4 weeks, and the third of the series in 8 weeks.
Rationale 5: The injections are given 4 weeks apart.
Global Rationale: For individuals traveling to endemic regions, three doses may be given with 4 weeks between the three injections.
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