A nurse should screen clients of childbearing age for pregnancy as the administration of which of the following vaccines is contraindicated during pregnancy? Select all that apply
A) Influenza
B) Varicella
C) Measles
D) Mumps
E) Rubella
Ans: B, C, D, E
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The measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccines are contraindicated during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, because of the danger for birth defects.
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