Question

a nurse in a community health clinic is preparing to administer the varicella vaccine to a young adult female client who has not previously had chickenpox or its vaccine. the nurse should withhold the vaccine and collect additional data when the client makes which of the following statements?

• \i am taking antibiotics for my acne.\
• \i am allergic to neomycin.\
• \my irritable bowel syndrome has been acting up the last few days.\
• \i have been taking an oral contraceptive for the last 6 months.\

Explanation:

The varicella vaccine (chickenpox vaccine) often contains neomycin. If a client is allergic to neomycin, administering the vaccine could trigger an allergic reaction. Antibiotics for acne, irritable bowel syndrome flare - up, or oral contraceptive use are not contraindications for the varicella vaccine. So the statement about neomycin allergy means the nurse should withhold the vaccine and collect more data.

Answer:

B. "I am allergic to neomycin."