A 2­month­old Infant Will Receive Initial Immunizations, and the Parent

question 15

Multiple Choice

A 2­month­old infant will receive initial immunizations, and the parent asks about
giving medications to increase the infant's comfort and minimize fever. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner recommend?

• A) Administering ibuprofen or acetaminophen as needed
• B) Avoiding antipyretics if possible to attain better immunity
• C) Giving ibuprofen and acetaminophen only after the vaccines
• D) Pre­treating the infant with both ibuprofen and acetaminophen

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Definitions:

Abraham Maslow

A psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology that prioritizes human needs in the shape of a pyramid, with the most fundamental needs at the bottom.

Psychodynamic Theory

A psychological theory that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes (for example, wishes and fears of which we're not fully aware), and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality.

Cognitive Theory

A theory of psychology that emphasizes the importance of mental processes in how people process information, perceive, remember, and learn.

Psychosocial Theory

A framework proposed by Erik Erikson that outlines eight stages of psychological development, from infancy through adulthood, each characterized by a specific conflict that contributes to a person’s growth.