The Community Health Nurse Is Developing a Program to Decrease

question 1

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Oxygen Transport

The process by which oxygen is carried throughout the body, primarily by red blood cells, to maintain cellular respiration.

Carbon Dioxide

A gas that lacks both color and odor, resulting from the combustion of carbon-based substances and the respiration process, and is utilized by plants for photosynthesis.

Allergies

Allergies are immune system responses to typically harmless substances, called allergens, which can cause symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and more severe reactions like anaphylaxis.

Parasitic Infestation

The presence and growth of parasites on or within a host organism, causing harm to the host.