A postpartum client has just received a rubella vaccination. The client demonstrates understanding of the teaching associated with administration of this vaccine when she states:
1. "I will need another vaccination in three months."
2. "I must avoid getting pregnant for three months."
3. "This will prevent me from getting chickenpox."
4. "This will protect my newborn from getting the measles."
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Rationale:
1. The client will not need another vaccination in 3 months.
2. The client is to avoid pregnancy for 3 months after receiving the rubella vaccine.
3. The vaccination prevents measles, not chickenpox.
4. The vaccination will only protect the client receiving it; therefore, the newborn will not be protected until the child receives her own vaccination.
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