A public health nurse working for a local health department…
A public health nurse working for a local health department is notified that an unusually high number of clients are being treated for diarrhea and vomiting in the local emergency department. All clients attended the same luncheon earlier in the day. Which of the following demonstrates the nurse’s knowledge of public health and epidemiologic principles?
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Food-borne illnesses can develop for many reasons. The public health nurse knows to educate everyone right after a severe summer thunderstorm knocks out the electricity in the whole town. Which of the following is the most important point to announce to everyone to prevent illness?
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A woman from Bolivia reports she had the measles when she was 5 years old and recovered without any problems. How does the public health nurse describe this immunity to her when discussing the types of adult vaccinations she needs?
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