Question

A 50-year-old client with measles has been admitted to the hospital and is in isolation. The client's daughter asks the nurse, How can I keep from catching this myself if I have been vaccinated? Which answer from the nurse is most appropriate?

A)I will have the doctor check a measles titer for you to see if you are immune
B)Make sure that you adhere to the isolation precautions when you are in close proximity
C)You should be fine if you consistently wash your hands
D)You are protected since you have received the MMR vaccine

Answer 1

The nurse should advise the client's daughter to adhere to isolation precautions to prevent transmission of the measles virus.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most appropriate answer for the nurse to give is option B) Make sure that you adhere to the isolation precautions when you are in close proximity. Even if the client's daughter has been vaccinated, there is still a risk of transmission if she comes in close contact with her infected father. Adhering to isolation precautions, such as wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and practicing proper hand hygiene, can help prevent the spread of the measles virus.