A 2-Month-Old Infant Is Scheduled to Receive the First Dose

question 17

Multiple Choice

A 2-month-old infant is scheduled to receive the first dose of DTaP. What information will the provider include in instructions given to the parents?

• A) "Usually reactions are mild; a low-grade fever is most common."
• B) "Most children do not experience any reaction."
• C) "Seizures are common and may require anticonvulsant medication."
• D) "The most common reaction is a rash that develops into itchy blisters."

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