Author Question: Recognizing that nurses' play an important role in epidemic and pandemic preparedness, one of the ... (Read 20 times)

nmorano1 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Recognizing that nurses' play an important role in epidemic and pandemic preparedness, one of the most important personal actions a nurse can do is

A) keep an emergency kit at home.
B) discuss emergency plans with neighbors.
C) get a flu shot.
D) develop educational materials for the community.

Question 2

The local community clinic has been overrun with calls for appointments for what appears to be upper respiratorytype infections. The nurses at the clinic note this is not usually

the time of year for viral respiratory illness. They note similarities in symptoms which also seem to be more severe and are requiring more hospitalizations. The clinic staff should

kiamars2010 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A) contact the public health department to report these patterns and trends for further exploration.
B) keep accurate documentation of these clients.
C) make every attempt to see all the clients in a timely manner.
D) follow-up with the hospital to determine outcome care of their clients.