BS Nursing
Community Health Nursing -I
Community Health Nursing-I
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June 6, 2026
2. During a community health assessment, a nurse identifies a significant increase in new cases of pertussis (whooping cough) among unvaccinated schoolchildren in a specific neighborhood. What is the immediate public health priority?
A.
Recommend individual antibiotic treatment for all residents
B.
Isolate all symptomatic children at home without testing
C.
Initiate immediate vaccination clinics and educate the community on disease transmission
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D.
Advise against school attendance for all children
📖 Additional Information
Recommend individual antibiotic treatment for all residents
Isolate all symptomatic children at home without testing
Initiate immediate vaccination clinics and educate the community on disease transmission
