The nurse prepares a diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccination for a 6-year-old patient. The patient’s mother states, “Wait! He’s already gotten that vaccine, several times when he was younger. I have it written down in his records.” Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

“In order to ensure proper immunity, the DTaP vaccine is given again around 6 years of age.”. The correct response by the nurse educates the parent about the importance of receiving all doses of the DTaP vaccine. The vaccine is not given each year until 18 years of age. Telling the mother the nurse is glad the patient has already received the vaccine and that he will receive it today does not educate the mother on the importance of this DTaP dose. Thanking the mother for advocating for the child is not appropriate because it indicates the vaccine will not be given.

The nurse prepares a diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) va...

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Difficulty: 7

Topics: Communication & Documentation Disease Prevention Growth & Development Health Promotion Immunity Infection Medication and Blood Products Nursing Interventions Patient Education Pediatrics

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