The nurse explains that sexually transmitted infections must be reported to the local public health department. The reportable diseases are confirmed cases of (select all that apply):
1. HIV.
2. AIDS.
3. gonorrhea.
4. syphilis.
5. viral hepatitis.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
All confirmed cases of HIV, AIDS, gonorrhea, syphilis, and viral hepatitis are reportable.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 1106
OBJ: 4 TOP: Reportable Diseases
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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