Posted: January 22nd, 2018

Immunizations : 5 Important Facts to Note

You are assessing a patient who has sustained a cat bite to the left hand. The cat is up-to-date immunizations. The date of the patient’s last tetanus shot is unknown. Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis?

A. Risk for Impaired Mobility related to potential tendon damage.
B. Risk for Infection related to organisms specific to cat bites.
C. Ineffective Health Maintenance related to immunization status.
D. Impaired Skin Integrity related to puncture wounds.