The nurse is providing discharge education to the patient regarding immunizations following a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. When does the nurse instruct the patient to visit the clinic for the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine?

The mother brings her 18-month-old child to the clinic with concerns for developmental delay. She states, “She says ‘Mama’ and ‘Dada’, and ten or so other words. I keep working with her but I’m concerned she is falling behind.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse is providing genetic counselling to a couple of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, who wish to have a child. For which of the following conditions would the child be at an increased risk?