Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
The Smith family has brought their 2-week-old son into your family practice office for his 2-week checkup. He is their first son, and they are very anxious. They have already expressed multiple concerns to you concerning sleep, feeding, and crying, but their concerns have been about things that are typical for a newborn. You try your best to calm their fears, and they are receptive for the most part. However, when it comes time to discuss vaccination with them, they refuse to vaccinate their son because they report they have heard vaccines can cause autism in children.
-The morning after the Smith's son is vaccinated,Mrs.Smith calls you at the office to report that their son has now developed a low-grade fever.She is afraid that he is developing meningitis from one of the vaccines,because he is also fussy.What is a proper response?

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Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
  The Smith family has brought their 2-week-old son into your family practice office for his 2-week checkup. He is their first son, and they are very anxious. They have already expressed multiple concerns to you concerning sleep, feeding, and crying, but their concerns have been about things that are typical for a newborn. You try your best to calm their fears, and they are receptive for the most part. However, when it comes time to discuss vaccination with them, they refuse to vaccinate their son because they report they have heard vaccines can cause autism in children. 
-The morning after the Smith's son is vaccinated,Mrs.Smith calls you at the office to report that their son has now developed a low-grade fever.She is afraid that he is developing meningitis from one of the vaccines,because he is also fussy.What is a proper response?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A low-grade fever and fussiness are common side effects of vaccinations. It is important to reassure the patient that this is expected and can be managed with Tylenol to minimize symptoms. It is also important to educate patients on the benefits of vaccinations in preventing serious diseases. Option B is not the correct response as there is no evidence or reason to suspect meningitis from the vaccine. Option C is not an appropriate response and may come across as dismissive of the patient's concerns. Option D is not the best choice, as it does not provide reassurance or guidance on how to manage the symptoms.

Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question