A 5-year-old child is hospitalized with complications of rubella (German measles). A hospital maintenance worker is going into the room to repair the television and notes the precautions sign on the child’s room. The worker asks the nurse “What’s going on in that room? Is there something I could catch?” Which is the best response from the nurse? a. “Have you ever heard of parents who refuse to immunize their children?” b. “Are you very certain that your rubella vaccinations are up to date?” c. “You do not need to go in the room, the child is too sick to watch TV.” d. “Make sure you wear a mask, gloves, and gown before you enter the room.”
