The Public Health Nurse Is Planning a Program to Decrease

question 1

Multiple Choice

The public health nurse is planning a program to decrease the incidence of meningitis in adolescents and young adults.Which action is most important?

• A) Encourage adolescents and young adults to avoid crowds in the winter.
• B) Vaccinate 11- and 12-year-old children against Haemophilus influenzae.
• C) Immunize adolescents and college freshman against Neisseria meningitides.
• D) Emphasize the importance of hand washing to prevent the spread of infection.

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