A mother comes to the clinic and tells the nurse, "I don't want my child to have any vaccinations. I have heard they cause autism." What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "Vaccinations are safe; there is no reason to worry."
2. "Vaccinations have some risks, but the benefits outweigh the risks."
3. "I understand what you are saying; this is really your choice."
4. "Vaccinations are required by law; you really don't have a choice."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: It is very non-therapeutic to tell a client not to worry.
Rationale 2: Vaccines have some risks, but many more deaths and serious illnesses occur from the diseases than from the vaccinations.
Rationale 3: Telling the client the nurse understands her is incomplete because it does not answer the client's question.
Rationale 4: Telling a client she does not have a choice with vaccinations is also non-therapeutic; many states do allow a parent to decline vaccinations.
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