A Community Health Nurse Is Trying to Decrease the Incidence

Multiple Choice

A community health nurse is trying to decrease the incidence of emerging infections caused by drug-resistant organisms.Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?

A) Lobby for increased use of antibiotics in the treatment and prevention of communicable diseases.
B) Notify the Centers for Disease Control regarding any unusual signs and symptoms related to a communicable illness.
C) Reinforce the importance of receiving vaccinations according to recommended schedules.
D) Teach parents that antibiotics should not be used for treatment of viral infections or for prevention of bacterial infections.