The parents of a 2-month-old infant inform the nurse that they have decided to not vaccinate their child because of reports of dangerous side effects and complications. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be best?
a. "It is against the law to refuse to vaccinate your child"
b. "The benefit of protection will greatly outweigh the risk"
c. "We will call child protective services if you don't vaccinate your child"
d. "Only parents that don't love their child would refuse vaccinations"
B
Parents need to be given the appropriate information so that they can make a good decision. Parents have the right to withhold treatment for their children. The nurse should not assume the parents do not love their child. The nurse should be nonjudgmental in her approach to educating the parents.
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