When Developing a Community Health Program to Decrease the Incidence

question 2

Multiple Choice

When developing a community health program to decrease the incidence of rheumatic fever,which action should the community health nurse include?

• A)Vaccinate high-risk groups in the community with streptococcal vaccine.
• B)Teach community members to seek treatment for streptococcal pharyngitis.
• C)Teach about the importance of monitoring temperature when sore throats occur.
• D)Teach about prophylactic antibiotics to those with a family history of rheumatic fever.

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