A 6-month-old infant is scheduled to receive the **diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis (DTaP)** vaccine during a routine visit. The nurse is preparing to administer the vaccine and provides education to the infant’s parent. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates a need for further teaching?
Read DetailsA patient has been prescribed baclofen (Lioresal) for muscle spasticity due to multiple sclerosis. The nurse is teaching the patient about the medication’s side effects. Which of the following side effects should the nurse emphasize as the most important to report immediately?
Read DetailsA nurse is caring for a patient who has been admitted with a suspected stroke. The healthcare provider orders a CT scan to rule out hemorrhagic stroke. In preparing the patient for the CT scan, which of the following actions is the nurse’s top priority?
Read DetailsA 30-year-old male patient is diagnosed with syphilis and is prescribed penicillin G. The nurse is explaining the stages of syphilis. Which of the following signs and symptoms is characteristic of the primary stage of syphilis?
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