What is the first action to take in the initial phase of planning a smoking cessation program?

Choice A rationale

The anthrax vaccine is not ineffective following direct anthrax exposure. In fact, the vaccine is used as a preventive measure for individuals who are at high risk of exposure to anthrax.

However, in the event of widespread public exposure, the vaccine alone may not be sufficient.

Choice B rationale

Ciprofloxacin is a recommended treatment for asymptomatic individuals who were directly exposed to anthrax. It is part of the post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for anthrax and is used to prevent the development of the disease.

Choice C rationale

Prophylactic treatment should indeed be provided to clients following exposure to anthrax. However, the duration is not just 10 days. The recommended duration of post-exposure prophylaxis for anthrax is 60 days.

Choice D rationale

Manifestations of anthrax infection do not necessarily appear within 3 days of exposure. The incubation period for anthrax can vary widely, from a few days to several weeks, depending on the type of anthrax (cutaneous, inhalation, or gastrointestinal) and the amount of spores a person is exposed to.

Choice A rationale

Notifying spiritual support personnel about a client who requests a visit is an important aspect of holistic care, but it is not the nurse’s priority action when reviewing information to report to other members of the interprofessional team. The nurse’s priority should be to communicate information that directly impacts the client’s health and recovery.

Choice B rationale

Requesting a dietitian consult for a client who asks for information about a vegan diet is important for the client’s nutritional health, but it is not the nurse’s priority action when reviewing information to report to other members of the interprofessional team. The nurse’s priority should be to communicate information that directly impacts the client’s health and recovery.

Choice C rationale

Asking social services to inform a client about community support organizations is a valuable part of discharge planning, but it is not the nurse’s priority action when reviewing information

to report to other members of the interprofessional team. The nurse’s priority should be to communicate information that directly impacts the client’s health and recovery.

Choice D rationale

This is the correct answer. Informing the physical therapist of activity restrictions for a client following a hip arthroplasty is the nurse’s priority action when reviewing information to report to other members of the interprofessional team. This information is crucial for the physical therapist to plan appropriate therapy and to ensure the client’s safety during therapy sessions.