The university health services nurse is preparing a disease prevention program for college students. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the program?
Answers: A - D
Living in the dorm increases one's risk of developing meningococcal disease.
There are no antiviral medications that can treat meningococcal outbreaks.
A vaccine for meningococcal disease has not been developed.
D
The mortality rate from meningococcal disease is very low.
A - Living in the dorm increases one's risk of developing meningococcal disease.
D - The mortality rate from meningococcal disease is very low.
The nurse should include the following information in the disease prevention program for college students:
A - Living in the dorm increases one's risk of developing meningococcal disease.
There have been instances where meningococcal disease outbreaks have occurred in dormitory settings due to close contact among students.
D - The mortality rate from meningococcal disease is very low.
While meningococcal disease can be serious, the mortality rate is low when timely treatment is sought.
It is important to note that option B, "There are no antiviral medications that can treat meningococcal outbreaks," is incorrect. Meningococcal disease is a bacterial infection, not a viral infection, and can usually be treated with antibiotics.
Option C, "A vaccine for meningococcal disease has not been developed," is also incorrect. There are vaccines available to protect against certain strains of meningococcal disease, such as meningococcal conjugate vaccines.
To determine which of the following information should be included in the disease prevention program for college students, we'll need to analyze each option:
A - Living in the dorm increases one's risk of developing meningococcal disease.
This statement provides important information about the increased risk associated with living in dormitories. Including this information in the program can help students take necessary precautions to reduce their risk of contracting meningococcal disease. This option is relevant and should be included.
B - There are no antiviral medications that can treat meningococcal outbreaks.
This statement indicates that there are no antiviral medications available to specifically treat meningococcal outbreaks. While it is important to convey accurate information to students, the nurse may want to focus more on preventive measures rather than treatment options. However, it might still be useful to include this information to highlight the importance of prevention. Whether or not to include this information depends on the overall focus and scope of the disease prevention program.
C - A vaccine for meningococcal disease has not been developed.
This statement is incorrect. A vaccine for meningococcal disease has actually been developed and is available. Therefore, it should not be included in the disease prevention program.
D - The mortality rate from meningococcal disease is very low.
This statement provides information about the mortality rate associated with meningococcal disease. While it is important for students to be aware of the seriousness of the disease, it is equally important to emphasize preventive measures to reduce the risk of contracting it. Including this information may not be the primary focus of the disease prevention program, but it could be briefly mentioned to provide context.
In conclusion, the nurse should include option A - "Living in the dorm increases risk of developing meningococcal disease" and possibly option D - "The mortality rate from meningococcal disease is very low," depending on the program's overall focus. Option C is incorrect and should not be included. The relevance of option B depends on the scope of the program.