A Parent Is Refusing to Have a Child Vaccinated,preferring to Have

question 36

Multiple Choice

A parent is refusing to have a child vaccinated,preferring to have the child contract the illness and develop "natural immunity." Which response by the nurse is best?

• A) "I'm sure you know what is best for your baby."
• B) "I'll have to report you to social work."
• C) "That practice is dangerous and illegal."
• D) "These diseases have many serious consequences."

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Definitions:

AV Valves

Atrioventricular (AV) valves are valves located between the atria and ventricles of the heart that prevent backflow of blood from the ventricles into the atria during contraction.

Afterload

The pressure against which the heart must work to eject blood during systole.

Ventricles

Chambers in the heart and brain that have various functions, such as pumping blood or storing cerebrospinal fluid.

Eject Blood

The process of forcefully expelling blood from the heart chambers, primarily during systole.