A 15-year-old mother was living with her parents, who supported her and her newborn child. She held the baby while the first series of immunizations was given to the infant. However, when it was time for her own tetanus shot booster, there was a problem
What might have been the problem?
a. Although she can consent to her newborn's care, she needs parental consent for her own.
b. The young mother could not have an immunization while breast-feeding a baby.
c. The young mother should not have an immunization until she has had her postpartum checkup.
d. The period after childbirth is an inappropriate time for a new mother to receive an immunization.
ANS: A
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