In a pediatric unit, a child's caregiver asks the nurse, "How is hepatitis B immunoglobulin administered to an infant?" Which statement by the nurse is an appropriate response?

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Devan Rangel

15 August, 16:25

In a pediatric unit, a child's caregiver asks the nurse, "How is hepatitis B immunoglobulin administered to an infant?" Which statement by the nurse is an appropriate response?

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Stephanie · Answer 1

Answer: All the mother's who are suffering from chronic hepatitis B, the hepatitis B immunoglobulin is administered into the body of the child.

Explanation:

The mother that is suffering from the chronic hepatitis B receive hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) and birth dose of the monovalent hepatitis B vaccine.

The same HBIG should also be given to the child when the child is born. The infants receive it just after the birth its effect decreases if given after 48 hours.

This answer from the nurse will be an appropriate response.