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

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

A. Receives hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease: Hemodialysis increases the risk for hepatitis B and C due to potential exposure to contaminated blood or equipment, but it is not a primary risk factor for hepatitis A, which is spread via the fecal-oral route.

B. Cares for infants at a day care center: Day care workers are at increased risk for hepatitis A due to frequent exposure to fecal matter, especially when caring for diapered children who may be asymptomatic carriers of the virus.

C. Immigrated to the US, as a young adolescent: While certain countries have higher rates of hepatitis A, immigration alone does not inherently increase risk unless the person was exposed to poor sanitation or contaminated food or water before moving.

D. Reports prior IV drug use as an adolescent: IV drug use is a well-known risk factor for hepatitis B and C due to bloodborne transmission, but it is less commonly associated with hepatitis A, which is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or water.

A. Teaching fall prevention strategies to caregivers: Teaching caregivers fall prevention strategies is primarily a nursing responsibility. While other professionals may be involved later in care planning, this educational task does not typically require interprofessional collaboration at the planning stage.

B. Implementing a population-based approach to client care: A population-based approach often requires collaboration among multiple disciplines, such as public health nurses, social workers, nutritionists, and physicians. An interprofessional conference ensures a coordinated strategy that addresses various health determinants and needs of the population.

C. Maintaining confidentiality of HIV-positive status: Maintaining client confidentiality is a legal and ethical obligation of the nurse and does not necessitate a team meeting. It is a standard aspect of individual professional practice and not something discussed in an interprofessional forum.

D. Conducting a windshield survey in a neighborhood: A windshield survey is an observational tool used by public health nurses to assess community needs. It is typically conducted independently and does not require collaboration from other professionals during the planning phase.