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ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH EXAM 2
ATI COMMUNITY HEALTH EXAM 2 ( 49 Questions)
A school nurse receives a telephone call from a parent who suspects their school-age child may have coronavirus-2 (SARS-COV-2). Which of the following instructions should the nurse give as secondary prevention?
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Secondary prevention involves detecting and treating a disease or condition in its early stages to prevent complications. In the context of suspected COVID-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2), testing the child to determine the cause of their illness is a key step in secondary prevention. By identifying cases early through testing, appropriate measures can be taken to prevent further spread of the virus, such as isolation and contact tracing.
Secondary prevention involves detecting and treating a disease or condition in its early stages to prevent complications. In the context of suspected COVID-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2), testing the child to determine the cause of their illness is a key step in secondary prevention. By identifying cases early through testing, appropriate measures can be taken to prevent further spread of the virus, such as isolation and contact tracing.