The nurse is preparing to administer scheduled immunizations to a five-year-old prior to beginning kindergarten. The nurse should administer:
a. Varicella #2 c. MMR #2
b. IVP #5 d. DTaP #5
ANS: B, C, D
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Correct b., c., and d. These are immunizations recommended for children four to six years old.
Incorrect a. At present only one varicella vaccine is given and is administered to the child between 12-18 months old.
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