A woman diagnosed with hepatitis B virus (HBV) delivers a 6-pound 2-ounce baby boy. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate will be provided to the infant?
a. HBV-immune globulin less than 12 hours after birth and then HBV vaccine series
b. Intravenous antibiotics for 12 hours
c. Antiviral eye medication less than 2 hours after birth
d. There is no treatment that is safe and effective for infants.
ANS: A
It is recommended that all babies of HBV-positive mothers receive HBV immune globulin less than 12 hours after birth and then be immunized with HBV vaccine 1 week, 1 month, and 6 months after birth. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses. Eye medication may be necessary for gonorrhea or chlamydia.
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