Which Action by the Nurse Will Be Most Effective in Decreasing

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which action by the nurse will be most effective in decreasing the spread of pertussis in a community setting?

• A)Providing supportive care to patients diagnosed with pertussis
• B)Teaching family members about the need for careful hand washing
• C)Teaching patients about the need for adult pertussis immunizations
• D)Encouraging patients to complete the prescribed course of antibiotics

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Definitions:

Nonexcludable

Nonexcludable goods are those that cannot feasibly or reasonably be kept from individuals who do not pay for them, one of the characteristics of public goods.

Nonrival

A characteristic of a good whereby one person's consumption does not prevent or decrease the ability of others to enjoy it as well.

Private Good

A product or service that is consumed by a single individual or household and cannot be used or consumed by others simultaneously.

Pizza

A popular Italian dish consisting of a usually round, flat base of leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and often various other ingredients, which is then baked at a high temperature.