A patient tells the nurse that he does not want to get any immunizations. In which of the following ways should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. It is a method to reduce the onset of some infections.
2. I don't like to get injections either.
3. Some of the vaccinations don't really work.
4. You will wish you had gotten the immunization if you get an infection.
It is a method to reduce the onset of some infections.
Rationale: The nurse should explain the purpose of immunizations. Immunizations are one way to prevent the onset of infections. The nurse should not discuss personal sentiments about injections or the effectiveness of vaccinations. The nurse should not pressure the patient with the onset of an infection if a vaccination is not administered.
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