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KimWrice

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A screening for diabetes revealed 20 previously diagnosed diabetics and 10 probable new cases, which were later confirmed, for a total of 30 cases. This is called:
 
  1. Prevalence
  2. Incidence
  3. Attack
  4. Morbidity

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Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a major public health problem. Which of the following activities could a community health nurse do to prevent sexually transmitted dis-ease?
 
  1. Set up immunization clinics to prevent STDs
  2. Educate people with HIV about the mode of transmission
  3. Explain to women that HIV is transmitted to women usually by IV drug abuse
  4. Promote responsible sexual behaviors and strengthen community capacity


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djofnc

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Prevalence is the measure of existing disease in a population at a particular time.

Answer to Question 2

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Choice No. 4 relates to STDs. The other choices are false or related to HIV.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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