A nurse at the public health department is participating in the development of emergency response plans for their community.

Exhibits

Select 2 interventions the nurse should plan to include when creating the disaster response plan.

A. Consulting with the provider throughout a client's course of treatment: Consulting with providers is a collaborative practice that supports coordinated care and is a standard professional responsibility, not typically a liability concern for case managers.

B. Providing recommendations to a client about alternatives to treatments prescribed by their provider: Making treatment recommendations without proper authorization or outside the scope of practice can lead to liability issues. Case managers must avoid advising clients to alter prescribed treatments and instead facilitate communication between clients and providers.

C. Verifying a provider's licensure before referring the client to them: Verifying licensure ensures the provider’s credentials are valid and protects clients from unqualified practitioners. This is a standard safety practice and does not pose liability for the case manager.

D. Determining a client's literacy level before providing advance directive documents:
Assessing literacy helps tailor education and ensures client understanding, which supports informed decision-making and reduces liability risks related to inadequate communication. This is a prudent nursing action, not a liability concern.

A. Primary prevention: This strategy aims to prevent the onset of disease or injury before it occurs. By educating adolescents on the dangers of smoking, the nurse is promoting behaviors that reduce the risk of starting tobacco use, thereby preventing potential health issues like cancer or cardiovascular disease.

B. Tertiary prevention: This involves managing and reducing complications in individuals who already have a disease. The nurse is not treating or managing existing health issues related to smoking but is trying to prevent tobacco use entirely.

C. Screening: Screening identifies individuals who may have a disease or risk factor early on. No diagnostic or early detection efforts are involved in this educational session.

D. Case findings: Case finding involves actively identifying individuals with a specific condition, often through outreach or assessment. The nurse is not identifying smokers or tobacco-related illness in this scenario.