A mother refuses to have her child immunized with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine because she believes that letting her infant get these diseases will help him fight off other diseases later in life. The nurse's most appropriate response to this mother is to:

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It is important to educate the mother about the potential complications of measles, mumps, and rubella infections in order to help her make an informed decision about vaccination. The nurse should provide evidence-based information and resources to help the mother understand the benefits of vaccination and the risks of not vaccinating. It is not appropriate to simply honor the parent's request without providing education or addressing concerns. Similarly, it is not helpful or respectful to simply tell the mother she is wrong or to use scare tactics such as mentioning harm to pregnant women.

A Mother Refuses to Have Her Child Immunized with the Measles