The nurse is assessing a client who is brought to the emergency department (ED) with multiple lacerations and tissue avulsion of the right hand. When asked about tetanus immunization, the client denies having any previous vaccinations. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate administering to the client?
A) Tetanus-diphtheria toxoid (TD) only
B) Tetanus immunoglobulin (TIG) only
C) Tetanus immunoglobulin (TIG) and tetanus-diphtheria (TD) toxoid
D) TIG and tetanus-diphtheria toxoid and pertussis vaccine (Tdap)
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