An infant is brought into a medical center and diagnosed with measles, a communicable disease. The correct course of action in this situation would be to
1. Refer the patient to a rehabilitation facility.
2. Notify the local police department.
3. Prepare the patient for hospice care.
4. Notify the health department.
ANS: 4
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The nurse is holding a community educational session for parents of toddlers
Which guidelines should the nurse discuss to promote healthy ears and hearing in these children? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Clean the child's ear canal with the finger. 2. Avoid taking the child to places where the noise level is high. 3. Teach the child the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bike. 4. Rinse the child's hair with a weak saltwater solution after shampooing. 5. When flying, give the child something to drink during landings.
A patient is demonstrating signs of a delayed immunological response to a virus. Which component of the immune system is responsible for beginning this response?
1. Complement 2. Intact functioning T cells 3. Functioning human leukocyte antigens 4. Intact functioning B cells
A nurse is working with a family of an infant to improve their health-perception and health management pattern. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
a. Assess the home for safety hazards. b. Teach parents appropriate coping mechanisms. c. Demonstrate effective parenting skills. d. Encourage appropriate stimulation of the infant.