A Mother Refuses to Have Her Child Immunized with the Measles

question 20

Multiple Choice

A mother refuses to have her child immunized with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine because she believes that letting her infant get these diseases will help him fight off other diseases later in life. The nurse's most appropriate response to this mother is to:

• A)Tell the mother that by not immunizing her child she may be exposing pregnant women to the virus, which could cause fetal harm.
• B)Honor her request because she is the parent.
• C)Tell the mother that she is wrong and should have her child immunized.
• D)Explain the potential complications of measles, mumps, and rubella infections.

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