The Parent of a 12-Month-Old Child Who Has Received the MMR

question 1

Multiple Choice

The parent of a 12-month-old child who has received the MMR, varicella, and hepatitis A vaccines calls the clinic to report redness and swelling at the vaccine injection sites and a temperature of 100.3° F. The nurse will perform which action?

• A) Recommend aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain and fever.
• B) Recommend acetaminophen and cold compresses.
• C) Report these adverse effects to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
• D) Schedule an appointment in clinic so the provider can evaluate the child.

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