A 4-month-old infant is brought to the clinic to have a second diphtheria,tetanus,and pertussis (DTaP)vaccine.The infant's mother states that the infant has had a runny nose for the last 2 days but no fever.Prior to administering the infant's immunization,which question from the nurse to the mother is the most appropriate?

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Before administering any immunization, it is important to inquire about any reactions that may have occurred following a prior immunization. This will help determine if any precautionary measures need to be taken. A runny nose alone is not a contraindication for administering immunizations, so option A is an inappropriate and incorrect statement. Option C may be important but is not relevant to administering the current vaccine. Option D is also unnecessary and inappropriate as premedication with steroids is not typically recommended for routine immunizations.

A 4-Month-Old Infant Is Brought to the Clinic to Have