Question

The nurse is providing instructions to the mother of a child with human immunodeficiency virus infection regarding immunizations.

Which statement by the mother indicates an understanding of the immunization schedule?

1. "The hepatitis B vaccine is not to be given to my child."
2. "My child will receive all the vaccines like any other child."
3. "Family members in the household need to receive the influenza vaccine."
4. "Blood tests are needed before any immunizations are given to my child."

Answer 1

3.Family members in the household need to receive the influenza vaccine.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse provides home care instructions to the parent of a child with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), she gave instructions that

1.The inactivated influenza vaccine will be given yearly.

The nurse anticipates that which laboratory study will be prescribed for the infant

2. p24 antigen assay

The nurse should make which most appropriate response to the mother that

3. Most children infected with HIV develop symptoms within the first 9 months of life, and some become symptomatic sometime before they are 3 years old

Answer 2

Family members in the household need to receive the influenza vaccine."

Step-by-step explanation:

Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome AIDS, which is a viral disease which can destroy lymphocyte , thereby increasing susceptibility to infection and malignancy. A child with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection will receive the same immunizations as other children, apart from live vaccines. All household members will also receive the influenza vaccine. Blood tests prior to immunizations are unnecessary and inaccurate.