Author Question: People are fearful of the West Nile virus. What could a nurse truthfully say to them? A. As long ... (Read 54 times)

bcretired · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

People are fearful of the West Nile virus. What could a nurse truthfully say to them?

A. As long as you stay out of forested areas, you'll be safe.
B. Don't touch any dead birds or other small animals and you'll be fine.
C. It is spread by infected mosquitoes, so wear insect repellent.
D. The disease only occurs in isolated sections of the United States, so you're probably safe.

Question 2

What is a major ethical and legal issue for all community/public health care professionals?

A. How to ensure total compliance by clients to their treatment regimens
B. The need to balance individual autonomy against community protection
C. When to give home care and when to insist that the client come to the clinic
D. Whether to allow HIV carriers, even if licensed professionals, to be employed within health care agencies