Posted: December 21st, 2017

A child who has received an immunization for diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis develops swelling at the injection site, tenderness, low-grade fever, and malaise

– A child who has received an immunization for diphtheria, tetanus, and
pertussis develops swelling at the injection site, tenderness, low-grade
fever, and malaise. The pediatric nurse informs the child’s parents that:
a. They should delay future immunizations until seen by an allergist.
b. This is a mild reaction and teaches them how to manage it.
c. This is a severe reaction and that they should bring the child to the
emergency room.
d. This is an appropriate reaction and they need not do anything