The Community Health Nurse Is Developing a Program to Decrease

question 34

Multiple Choice

The community health nurse is developing a program to decrease the incidence of meningitis in adolescents and young adults. Which of the following nursing actions is most important?

• A)Vaccinate 11- and 12-year-old children against Haemophilus influenzae.
• B)Emphasize the importance of handwashing to prevent spread of infection.
• C)Immunize adolescents and postsecondary students against Neisseria meningitidis.
• D)Encourage adolescents and young adults to avoid crowded areas in the winter.

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