Your Friend Was Bitten by an Aggressive Dog with a History

question 13

Multiple Choice

Your friend was bitten by an aggressive dog with a history of biting without cause, and it is suspected to have rabies.The city health department recommends the rabies vaccination, even though she has already been exposed to the infectious agent.Which statement best describes why the vaccine can be given post-exposure?

• A)There were few virus particles in the bite, so her immune system has enough time to respond.
• B)Since there is no treatment available, they suggest the vaccine as a last resort.
• C) The virus exhibits a long incubation period, and therefore, in many cases, this provides the vaccine adequate time to have a protective effect in the patient.
• D) This particular strain of the rabies virus is probably nonpathogenic, so the vaccine is given to boost the immune system's protective functions.

Demonstrate knowledge of safe medication administration practices, including clarification and error prevention.

Understand the significance of dosage calculation and administration techniques, particularly for specific populations such as children or patients with special considerations.

Understand the importance of medication compliance in young patients and identify appropriate methods to improve it.

Recognize the importance of safe medication administration and the nurse's responsibility to ensure it.

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