A prenatal patient has a negative rubella titer.Which patient education should the nurse provide?
A)"This result indicates that you are immune to rubella, so you do not need any follow-up."
B)"You need to avoid contact with anyone who could have rubella, and you will receive a vaccination immediately after delivering your baby."
C)"To protect you and your baby, you should have a rubella vaccination today."
D)"In the United States, rubella is rare, so you should not be concerned about this result unless you are traveling out of the continental United States."

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A negative rubella titer indicates that the patient is not immune to rubella and is at risk for contracting the virus. Option B is the correct choice as the patient needs to avoid contact with anyone who could have rubella and will receive a vaccination immediately after delivering the baby to protect herself and the baby. Option A is incorrect as the patient is not immune. Option C is not recommended during pregnancy due to the risk of fetal infection. Option D is incorrect as rubella is not rare, and the patient should be concerned about potential exposure.

A Prenatal Patient Has a Negative Rubella Titer