The nurse prepares to administer a tetanus toxoid vaccination to a client who has suffered a puncture wound.The client reports that he had a tetanus shot just 1 year ago.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Give the vaccination because strains of tetanus change yearly.
B) Refrain from giving the vaccination if the client is reliable.
C) Give a smaller dose because antibody production slows down with aging.
D) Give the shot because it won't hurt to receive an extra dose of the toxoid.
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