A Nurse Teaches a Community Group Ways to Prevent Escherichia

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse teaches a community group ways to prevent Escherichia coli infection.Which statements should the nurse include in this group's teaching? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "Wash your hands after any contact with animals."
• B) "It is not necessary to buy a meat thermometer."
• C) "Stay away from people who are ill with diarrhea."
• D) "Use separate cutting boards for meat and vegetables."
• E) "Avoid swimming in backyard pools and using hot tubs."

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Definitions:

Oral Contraceptives

Medications taken by mouth to prevent pregnancy, containing hormones that control the reproductive system.

Low-dosage

Refers to administering or receiving a smaller amount of a substance or medication than the typical standard or recommended amount.

Hormonal Injectables

Birth control methods that involve injecting hormones into the body to prevent ovulation and thereby reduce the likelihood of pregnancy.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neurotransmitter that plays a significant role in social bonding, sexual reproduction, childbirth, and the period after childbirth.