The nurse provided education about the tetanus toxoid and administered it to the
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Question
The nurse provided education about the tetanus toxoid and administered it to the client via injection after stepping on a nail while walking on the beach. Which statement by the client indicates successful teaching?
"The tetanus toxoid is caused by viruses."
"The tetanus toxoid is caused by parasites."
"The tetanus toxoid is an optional treatment so I really don't have to have this."
"The tetanus toxoid are toxins that have been altered so that they are no longer toxic."
1."The tetanus toxoid is caused by viruses."
2."The tetanus toxoid is caused by parasites."
3."The tetanus toxoid is an optional treatment so I really don't have to have this."
4."The tetanus toxoid are toxins that have been altered so that they are no longer toxic."
Explanation / Answer
4. "The tetanus toxoid are toxins that have been altered so that they are no longer toxic."
This statement by the client indicates sucessful teaching. The tetanus toxoid is an inactive vaccine that is used to prevent tetanus.