Hb (Hepatitis) Vaccine
Included In This Lesson
Study Tools For Hb (Hepatitis) Vaccine
Outline
Overview
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Abbreviated as Hb vaccine or HBV (not to be confused with HPV)
Nursing Points
General
- Recommended by CDC to be given in first 12 hours of life
- IM injection
- If mother already has Hepatitis B, then Hep B immune globulin also needs to be given
Nursing Considerations
- Obtain consent
- Give IM injection in lateral side of middle 3rd of vastus lateralis muscle
- Document per policy
- Typically includes documenting in hospital chart and providing a card to the parents for their records
Patient Education
- Educate importance and need
- If they want to refuse; follow hospital policy and document appropriately
OB (Maternal Newborn)
The OB (Obstetrics) or Maternal Newborn Course breaks down the most important things you need to know to care for a client before, during, and after pregnancy. Every aspect is broken down into manageable chunks to eliminate confusion and overwhelm. We help you understand what common risks and complications are, how the baby grows and develops, and how to assess both mom and baby after the baby is born. We even talk about medications that are commonly given during pregnancy.