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
ANS: 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. Environmental pollution has been reduced; however, there are pollution issues that do raise concerns.
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