When Treating Patients That May Have an Active Communicable Disease

question 6

Multiple Choice

When treating patients that may have an active communicable disease, nurses are required to institute appropriate isolation procedures based on the known or suspected agent. These procedures are public health interventions aimed at preventing the spread of disease in:

• A)Employees.
• B)Community members.
• C)Other patients.
• D)All of the above.

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Definitions:

Somatic System Disorders

Conditions in which an individual experiences physical symptoms that have a psychological origin, often without a medical explanation.

Body Sensations

Physical feelings or perceptions originating from within the body, such as pain, temperature, or internal movement.

Culture-Bound Phenomena

Patterns of behavior, beliefs, or illnesses that are unique to specific cultures and not universally recognized as disorders.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental condition characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, which cause significant distress and difficulties in functioning.