A nurse is educating a community about dengue fever prevention. Which of the following measures should the nurse include in the education session?

Choice A rationale:

The nurse's statement is incorrect. Dengue fever is not only endemic to Asia and the Pacific. It is a mosquito-borne viral infection that can be found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including parts of Africa, the Americas, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia.

Choice B rationale:

The nurse's statement is incorrect. While dengue fever is prevalent in many countries in Africa, it is not limited to Africa alone. It is found in multiple regions worldwide where the appropriate mosquito vectors are present.

Choice C rationale:

The nurse's statement is accurate. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 390 million people globally are affected by severe dengue each year. Severe dengue, also known as dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome, can be a life-threatening condition.

Choice D rationale:

The nurse's statement is incorrect. Dengue fever is primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions, not temperate regions. The Aedes mosquitoes, which transmit the virus, thrive in warm and humid environments, making temperate regions less conducive to dengue transmission.

Choice A rationale:

Using open containers to store water is not an effective measure to prevent dengue fever. Mosquitoes that transmit the dengue virus breed in standing water, so using open containers will only provide breeding sites for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of dengue transmission.

Choice B rationale:

Applying mosquito repellent while outdoors is an effective measure to prevent dengue fever. Mosquito repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or other recommended ingredients can help deter mosquitoes from biting, reducing the risk of contracting the dengue virus.

Choice C rationale:

Consuming raw seafood regularly is unrelated to preventing dengue fever. Dengue fever is transmitted by mosquitoes, not through the consumption of food.

Choice D rationale:

Staying outdoors during peak mosquito activity is not an effective measure to prevent dengue fever. Being outdoors during peak mosquito activity increases the likelihood of mosquito bites and potential transmission of the dengue virus.