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:

Respiration

The physiological process of exchanging gases between an organism's cells and its environment, involving oxygen intake and carbon dioxide expulsion.

Digestion

The biological process by which food is broken down into smaller components, eventually to be absorbed into the bloodstream.

Homeostasis

A state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar levels by allowing cells to absorb glucose.