A pregnant client asks which vaccines are commonly recommend… | MyMerci
High-Risk BehaviorsHPM
Question
A pregnant client asks which vaccines are commonly recommended during pregnancy. Which response by the nurse is best?
1Vaccines are usually avoided until after delivery.
2Live vaccines are often recommended during pregnancy.
3Vaccines are unnecessary if the client had childhood immunizations.
4Influenza vaccine and Tdap are commonly recommended when appropriate.✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Inactivated influenza vaccine and Tdap are commonly recommended during pregnancy when appropriate to protect the client and newborn. Live vaccines are generally avoided. Childhood immunizations do not replace pregnancy-specific recommendations.
In-depth explanation
Clinical Judgment Use the client cues, timing, labs, and safety risks to select the response that best fits Pregnancy immunization teaching.
Memory Tip Match the strongest cue cluster to the safest nursing judgment.
KR vs US NCLEX items reward cue-based priority thinking rather than isolated recall.
Clinical scenario
Clinical Practice Guide For Pregnancy immunization teaching, compare the complete cue pattern with the client's current stability, ordered data, and expected nursing scope.
Caution Do not choose an action from one isolated cue when the full scenario changes priority or safety.
Key concepts
Tdap — A vaccine protecting against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis.
Influenza Vaccine — A seasonal vaccine used to reduce flu illness and complications.
Passive Immunity — Temporary protection transferred from mother to newborn through antibodies.