The nurse is preparing to administer a second dose of diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT) when the parent expresses concern that their child developed a red rash after the previous diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT) immunization. Which action should the nurse take?

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The parent's concerns about a previous rash indicate a potential allergic reaction to the previous DPT immunization. Therefore, the nurse should withhold the current immunization and contact the healthcare provider for further evaluation and guidance. Administering an alternative immunization (choice A) or giving acetaminophen (choice C) would not address the potential allergic reaction. Administering diphenhydramine prior to the immunization (choice D) may be appropriate for some patients, but the parent's concern about a previous rash warrants further evaluation by the healthcare provider.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Second Dose of Diphtheria-Pertussis-Tetanus