A Mother Refuses to Have Her Child Immunized with the Measles

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. Which is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A) Telling the mother that by not immunizing the child she may be exposing pregnant women to the virus, which could cause fetal harm
B) Honoring the mother's request because she is the parent
C) Telling the mother that she is wrong and should have her child immunized
D) Explaining the potential complications of measles, mumps, and rubella infections