A client was bitten by a rabid raccoon. What care should the nurse pre

A client was bitten by a rabid raccoon. What care should the nurse prepare to provide to this client?

1. A tetanus toxoid injection
2. An immunization for rabies
3. An injection of immunoglobulin
4. Mother’s breast milk with antibodies in it

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: A tetanus toxoid injection is not specific for rabies.
Rationale 2: Receiving an immunization for rabies is an example of artificially acquired passive immunity.
Rationale 3: An injection of immunoglobulin is not specific for rabies.
Rationale 4: Mother’s breast milk is another example of passive immunity, but not for rabies.