Current threats to health in the United States that community health nurses are faced with include:
a. Diphtheria, cholera, and hepatitis
b. HIV, H1N1 influenza, and bioterrorism
c. Avian flu, tuberculosis, and radiation
d. Polluted water and air
B
The newest threats to health that public health nurses are involved in are HIV, H1N1 influenza, and bioterrorism. Hepatitis is also a current threat, but diphtheria and cholera are not concerns in the United States. Avian flu may be a threat, but radiation and tuberculosis are ongoing. Envi-ronmental pollution has been reduced; however, there are pollution issues that do raise concerns.
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