You step on a rusty nail which punctures your skin. If you haven鈥檛 done so recently, you should:?

a.)get a tetanus shot.


b.)take some antibiotics.


c.)get a booster shot.


d.)get a hepatitis shot.You step on a rusty nail which punctures your skin. If you haven鈥檛 done so recently, you should:?
A) get a tetanus shotYou step on a rusty nail which punctures your skin. If you haven鈥檛 done so recently, you should:?
If this is from a test, they are probably looking for get a tetanus shot.





That is not completely accurate. Any kind of deep puncture wound can develop tetanus. It does not matter if the nail ,or other object, is rusty or clean.





Since all of the choices require a doctor's order. The best answer would be ';see a doctor';.





I am an RN.
E) All of the above. More than likely the nail has other microorganisms that can cause various other complications.
A, get a tetanus shot...been there, but I had my shot recently so I got a diluted bath of liquid tetanus vaccine for my foot....bad times
A..get a tetanus shot unless you've recently had one then call your dr and ask.
uh.. get a tetanus shot......DUH!!
e) None of the above. Wear shoes