The nurse prepares a diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccination for a 6-year-old. The client's parent states, "Wait! He already got that vaccine, several times when he was younger. I have it written down in his records." Which response by the nurse is appropriate? A. "The DTaP vaccine is administered each year until 18 years old." B. "I'm glad that he's already received the DTaP vaccine; he will receive it now for the last time." C. "In order to ensure proper immunity, the DTaP vaccine is given again around 6 years of age." D. "Thank you for advocating for your child. I will alert your healthcare provider to this information for further planning."

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The nurse prepares a diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccination
for a 6-year-old. The client's parent states, "Wait! He already got that vaccine,
several times when he was younger. I have it written down in his records." Which
response by the nurse is appropriate?
A. "The DTaP vaccine is administered each year until 18 years old."
B. "I'm glad that he's already received the DTaP vaccine; he will receive it
now for the last time."
C. "In order to ensure proper immunity, the DTaP vaccine is given again
around 6 years of age."
D. "Thank you for advocating for your child. I will alert your healthcare
provider to this information for further planning."
Transcribed Image Text:The nurse prepares a diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP) vaccination for a 6-year-old. The client's parent states, "Wait! He already got that vaccine, several times when he was younger. I have it written down in his records." Which response by the nurse is appropriate? A. "The DTaP vaccine is administered each year until 18 years old." B. "I'm glad that he's already received the DTaP vaccine; he will receive it now for the last time." C. "In order to ensure proper immunity, the DTaP vaccine is given again around 6 years of age." D. "Thank you for advocating for your child. I will alert your healthcare provider to this information for further planning."
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