A Patient Is Being Seen in the Emergency Department for a Puncture

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient is being seen in the Emergency Department for a puncture wound on the foot.The patient was walking in a construction site,but is unsure what caused the injury.During the initial assessment the nurse determines if the patient has received a tetanus toxoid injection within which time frame?

• A) Within the past year
• B) Within the last 3 years
• C) Within the last 5 years
• D) Within the last 10 years

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