The Nurse Is Caring for a Newborn Infant Whose Mother

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a newborn infant whose mother is HBsAg-negative. The nurse expects to give the infant which of the following?

• A) hepatitis B immune globulin.
• B) hepatitis B immune globulin and hepatitis B vaccine 12 h later.
• C) no vaccines.
• D) recombinant hepatitis B vaccine.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate physiological processes and behavior.

Endorphins

Natural, pain-relieving chemicals produced by the body that promote a sense of well-being and can reduce pain.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.

Opioid Peptides

Natural chemicals in the brain that act like morphine, playing key roles in pain relief, reward, and addictive behaviors.