When Preparing to Administer a Hepatitis B Vaccine to a Newborn,the

question 17

Multiple Choice

When preparing to administer a hepatitis B vaccine to a newborn,the nurse should:

• A)Obtain a syringe with a 25-gauge,5/8-inch needle
• B)Confirm that the newborn's mother has been infected with the hepatitis B virus
• C)Assess the dorsogluteal muscle as the preferred site for injection
• D)Confirm that the newborn is at least 24 hours old

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