A young adult patient is in the clinic to receive a tetanus vaccine after sustaining a laceration injury. The nurse learns that the patient, who works in a day care center, has not had any vaccines for more than 10 years. Which vaccine will the nurse expect to administer?

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The patient requires the Tdap vaccine, which protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough). Td is indicated for routine booster doses for adults who have already received a primary series of tetanus and diphtheria vaccines. DT and DTaP are indicated for children under 7 years old.

A Young Adult Patient Is in the Clinic to Receive