Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2113 of 2368
Which finding after a vaccination should the nurse teach parents to treat as an emergency and call 911?
- Mild redness at the injection site
- Mild pain at the injection site
- Swelling of the face or throat
- Soreness that improves with ice
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Correct answer: Swelling of the face or throat
Throat or face swelling, shortness of breath, or weakness signals a severe reaction. Mild reactions can be managed at home.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Nursing Care for Infancy Through Adolescence: Administering and Teaching About Vaccines. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026