Question

The rubella vaccine is prescribed to be administered to a client 2 days after delivery of her child. The nurse preparing to administer the vaccine develops a list of the potential risks associated with this vaccine. The nurse reviews the list with the client and cautions the client to avoid which situation?

A. Breastfeeding for 24 hours
B. Getting pregnant within the next month
C. Close contact with an infant for 48 hours
D. Driving a car for the next 12 hours

Answer 1

The nurse cautions the client to avoid close contact with an infant for 48 hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

The rubella vaccine is prescribed to be administered to a client 2 days after delivery of her child. The nurse preparing to administer the vaccine develops a list of the potential risks associated with this vaccine. The nurse reviews the list with the client and cautions the client to avoid close contact with an infant for 48 hours.