hard · NCLEX-RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
A client on adalimumab therapy reports that they were recently exposed to a household member with active varicella (chickenpox).
What is the nurse's first priority?
- Advise the client to use an over-the-counter antihistamine for itching.
- Notify the healthcare provider to discuss post-exposure prophylaxis.
- Administer a dose of the varicella vaccine immediately.
- Wait for the client to develop a fever before seeking medical care.
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