When assessing the health of a community, which is the most important information for the nurse to obtain?

Community health nurses are particularly concerned with the spread of communicable diseases such as hepatitis A. Which group of Individuals should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for contracting this type of hepatitis?

The nurse is documenting the medical history of a young adult client who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client smokes 2 packs of cigarettes daily and the client's father died of a heart attack at the age of 45. Which annual screening is most important for the nurse include?

Two years ago, the nurse assessed the health needs of high school students and determined that student pregnancy was a priority problem. The nurse then developed a pregnancy prevention program for the entire school district. Which finding is the best indicator of the program's effectiveness?

After assessing the health care needs of an elementary school, the nurse determines that an increased prevalence of pediculosis capitis is a priority problem. The nurse develops a 2-month program with the goal to eradicate the condition in the school. The program includes educational pamphlets sent home to parents and regular assessment of children by the school nurse. Which action should the nurse implement to evaluate the effectiveness of the program?

The community health nurse determines that the average family income of a certain community is $67,000 per year with a range of $27,000 to $102,000. Based on this demographic information, which additional information is important for the nurse to assess?

Several clients who have recently come to the local health clinic in a rural county are diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). After reporting the occurrence to the health department, which community focused action should the nurse implement first?

A newly hired school nurse conducts a "windshield" survey of the geographic area served by the school, Which method is best for the nurse to use to objectively validate the findings obtained?

Which annual screening should the nurse include when planning an eye health program at a preschool?

While presenting a workshop titled, "Improving Access to Health Services" to community leaders, the community health nurse is asked by a city council member to explain the reason for addressing this issue. Which statement provides the best response?

A client who recently returned from international travel presents to the clinic with high fever, chills, headache, and muscular aches. The healthcare provider suspects severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). To prevent transmission of the virus to others, which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide?