A nurse is administering an intramuscular vaccination to an infant diagnosed with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS). Which reaction is the infant more at risk for due to the diagnosis of WAS?

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WAS is a rare inherited disorder that affects blood cells and platelets, leading to increased bleeding and bruising. The infant with WAS is more at risk for bleeding at the injection site due to the diagnosis. It is important to monitor for any signs of bleeding after the injection. Pain, redness, swelling, and mild rash are common reactions to intramuscular vaccinations and do not specifically increase the risk for an infant with WAS.

A Nurse Is Administering an Intramuscular Vaccination to an Infant