A nurse has just administered an immunization injection to a 2-month-old infant. What instructions should the nurse give the parent if the infant has a reaction?a. Give aspirin for pain; if swelling at the injection site develops, call the health care provider.b. Apply heat to the injection site for the first day after the injection; apply ice if the arm is inflamed.c. Give acetaminophen for fever; call the health care provider if the child exhibits marked drowsiness or seizures.d. Apply ice to the injection site if soreness develops; call the health care provider if the child comes down with a fever

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1. A nurse has just administered an immunization injection to a 2-month-old infant. What instructions should the nurse give the parent if the infant has a reaction?

a. Give aspirin for pain; if swelling at the injection site develops, call the health care provider.

b. Apply heat to the injection site for the first day after the injection; apply ice if the arm is inflamed.

c. Give acetaminophen for fever; call the health care provider if the child exhibits marked drowsiness or seizures.

d. Apply ice to the injection site if soreness develops; call the health care provider if the child comes down with a fever