A Nurse Is Working with the School-Aged Population During the Prepathogenesis

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working with the school-aged population during the prepathogenesis period. What primary prevention activity would promote the health of this population?

• A) Case finding children who may have been exposed to a teacher with hepatitis A
• B) Teaching handwashing and respiratory hygiene
• C) Providing antimicrobials for newly diagnosed contacts
• D) Advocating for testing of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at a school-based clinic

Differentiate between the characteristics, risks, and outcomes of suicidal ideations versus actual suicide attempts.

Identify the most common methods of suicide and understand their implications for prevention.

Recognize signs of depression in children and adolescents, including physical manifestations.

Know the appropriate treatments for adolescent acne and their indications.

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