A parent tells the nurse their child receiving leukemia chemotherapy has been exposed to varicella (chickenpox). Which instruction should the nurse provide the parent?
A. If the child develops chicken pox come into the clinic for an injection of varicella immune globulin.
B. Bring the child into the clinic as soon as possible to receive an injection of varicella immune globulin.
C. Bring the child to the clinic immediately to receive a vaccination for chickenpox.
D. Keep the child away from other children to avoid further exposure to varicella.
Answer: B
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