A Migrant Field Worker Is Brought to the Emergency Department

question 8

Multiple Choice

A migrant field worker is brought to the emergency department after he caught his right hand in a produce conveyer belt.His hand has multiple lacerations,and he has tissue avulsion of the right palm.On questioning,he does not know about his tetanus prophylaxis status.Which of the following drug regimens does the nurse anticipate administering?

• A) Tetanus immunoglobulin
• B) Tetanus and diphtheria toxoid
• C) Tetanus-diphtheria toxoid and tetanus immune globulin
• D) Tetanus immune globulin and two doses of tetanus and diphtheria toxoid

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