The Patient Is Admitted to the Emergency Department with Possible

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted to the emergency department with possible smallpox exposure.The patient has never had a smallpox immunization.The nurse prepares to administer a smallpox vaccination,realizing that vaccination:

A) within 3 days of exposure will completely prevent the disease.
B) is effective only if received before exposure.
C) 4 to 7 days after exposure will completely prevent the disease.
D) within 3 days will offer only some protection from disease.