A nurse is reconstituting a measles and rubella vaccine. Which diluent should be used?

Correct answer: B. The diluent supplied by the manufacturer

  • A. Sterile water from any available container
  • B. The diluent supplied by the manufacturer
  • C. Normal saline from an opened ward bottle
  • D. Boiled water cooled to room temperature

Explanation

The specific diluent supplied with the vaccine must be used because its volume and composition are matched to that vaccine. Using another fluid can alter the vaccine and may make the dose unsafe or ineffective.

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