The population health nurse is planning strategies to prevent communicable diseases in a community. On which areas should the nurse focus? (Select all that apply.)
1. Postexposure prophylaxis.
2. Immunizations.
3. Screening.
4. Surveillance.
5. Monitoring.
Answer: 1, 2
Explanation: 1. Major emphases in preventing communicable diseases include immunization and pre- and postexposure prophylaxis. Resolution activities in relation to communicable diseases include surveillance, screening, and monitoring.
2. Major emphases in preventing communicable diseases include immunization and pre- and postexposure prophylaxis. Resolution activities in relation to communicable diseases include surveillance, screening, and monitoring.
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