Identify the statement by the public health nurse that most accurately describes treatment with immune globulin for the wife and two children of a client who was diagnosed with hepatitis A.
A)One injection provides immunity for life.
B)If the family has not been in close contact with the client, they do not need the medication.
C)The medication conveys active immunity.
D)If administered more than 2 weeks after exposure, it may not be effective.

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Immune globulin is most effective when given within 2 weeks of exposure to the infectious agent. Therefore, if administered more than 2 weeks after exposure, it may not be effective. Option A is incorrect, as immune globulin is not a one-time injection for lifelong immunity. Option B is also incorrect, as close contact with the client is not a requirement for medication administration. Option C is incorrect, as immune globulin conveys passive immunity, not active immunity.

Identify the Statement by the Public Health Nurse That Most