A Nurse Is Working in a Health Department When a Patient

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working in a health department when a patient arrives who has been traveling to South America. Malaria is diagnosed. The nurse knows:

• A) The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report should be consulted to investigate the rate of malaria in the United States
• B) This is a disease that must be reported to the state health department.
• C) The nurse should take precautions to wear a mask and gown to avoid exposure.
• D) The patient is very ill and should be sent to the hospital immediately.

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Definitions:

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