The client who has received intravenous immune globulin must wait what length of time before receiving active immunization?
1. 2 months
2. 1 year
3. 4 months
4. 1 month
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Two months is not long enough.
Rationale 2: One year is too long to wait for additional immunizations.
Rationale 3: The client must wait at least 3 to 5 months.
Rationale 4: One month is not long enough.
Global Rationale: Because this drug contains antibodies to live viruses, active vaccinations should not be given until 3 to 5 months after IVIG has been administered.
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