A Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine Booster Is

question 73

Multiple Choice

A tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine booster is required during adolescence. As a pediatric nurse, what advice would you give to patients once the booster is administered?

• A) The child should receive a tetanus and diphtheria booster every year following the Tdap booster.
• B) The child should receive a tetanus and pertussis booster every year following the Tdap booster.
• C) The child should receive a tetanus and diphtheria booster every 10 years following the Tdap booster.
• D) The child should receive a tetanus and pertussis booster every 10 years following the Tdap booster.

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Definitions:

Temperament

An individual's inherent personality traits and emotional patterns that appear early in life and influence behavior and emotional reactions.

Parental Expectations

The beliefs or desires parents have regarding the behavior, achievements, or developmental progress of their children.

Child Temperament

The inborn traits that determine how a child interacts with the world, including their activity level and tendency towards emotional reactivity.

Slow-To-Warm-Up Child

characterizes a child who exhibits a cautious approach to new experiences and people, needing time to adjust to changes in their environment.