A Man Presents at the Emergency Department After Puncturing His

question 14

Multiple Choice

A man presents at the emergency department after puncturing his foot on an old nail.Upon questioning,he is uncertain as to whether he has been immunised against tetanus.This man should be

• A)given tetanus toxoid and sent home.
• B)kept in for observation for 24 hours to see if symptoms develop.
• C)given tetanus immunoglobulin and tetanus toxoid.
• D)advised to start a course of vaccination as soon as possible.
• E)given a broad spectrum antibiotic.

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