A nurse administers the first series of immunizations to a 2-month-old infant. The nurse tells the mother that if the site becomes inflamed she should give the prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol). What else should the nurse instruct the mother to do? a. Place a warm compress on the area.b. Put a witch hazel compress on the site.c. Give a cool sponge bath for 15 minutes.d. Apply an ice pack to the area for 2 minutes.

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1. A nurse administers the first series of immunizations to a 2-month-old infant. The nurse tells the mother that if the site becomes inflamed she should give the prescribed acetaminophen (Tylenol). What else should the nurse instruct the mother to do?

a. Place a warm compress on the area.

b. Put a witch hazel compress on the site.

c. Give a cool sponge bath for 15 minutes.

d. Apply an ice pack to the area for 2 minutes.