A 12-month-old infant has received an MMR II
(measles, mumps, and rubella virus vaccine), and her mother calls the clinic that afternoon to ask about helping her fussy infant to "feel better." What will the nurse suggest?
a. Apply an ice pack to the injection site.
b. Apply warm compresses to the injection site.
c. Observe the site for further swelling and redness.
d. Bring the infant in to the emergency department for an immediate examination.
ANS: B
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