An 18-year-old is brought to the emergency department ( ED ) with multiple lacerations and tissue avulsion of the right hand. When asked about tetanus immunization, the patient denies having any previous vaccinations. The nurse will anticipate administration of
A) tetanus-diphtheria toxoid ( Td ) only.
B) tetanus immunoglobulin ( TIG ) only.
C) TIG and tetanus-diphtheria toxoid ( Td ) .
D) TIG and tetanus-diphtheria toxoid and pertussis vaccine ( Tdap ) .
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