A patient tells the nurse that he thought he had a varicella vaccine as a child.His daughter has just developed varicella.What information should the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A)"Since you were vaccinated,you won't contract varicella from your daughter."
B)"Your innate immunity will protect you from contracting this disease."
C)"It is dangerous to give a second injection of vaccines."
D)"You may need an injection to boost your immunity."
E)"We can check your blood titer to check your immunity."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Option A is incorrect because breakthrough cases can still occur even in vaccinated individuals, although they are typically milder. Option B is incorrect because while innate immunity may offer some protection, acquired immunity through vaccines or natural infection is still the best protection against varicella. Option C is incorrect because it is generally safe to receive a second dose of vaccines, and in fact, the varicella vaccine is routinely given in a two-dose series. Therefore, the correct choices are D and E, as the patient may benefit from a vaccine booster to increase their immunity and a blood titer can be checked to determine if additional vaccination is necessary.

A Patient Tells the Nurse That He Thought He Had