Hb (Hepatitis) Vaccine

A newborn received the hepatitis B vaccine prior to discharge. The mother follows up with the neonate’s pediatrician 4 weeks later for a newborn check up. The clinic nurse explains that they will be giving the hepatitis B vaccine. The mother responds that her child already received that at the hospital. Which of the following responses by the nurse is true?

The nurse is preparing to administer the hepatitis B vaccine to a newborn. By what route is this administered?

The hepatitis B vaccine is being administered to a newborn the night before discharge. Which injection site should be used?

The nurse is caring for a postpartum mother who refuses the hepatitis B vaccine for her newborn. Which of the following is a correct response from the nurse? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a pregnant client who is hepatitis B positive and is about to deliver. The nurse knows that which of the following should be part of this newborn’s care? Select all that apply.