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?

Question

A Living in the dorm increases one's risk of developing meningococcal disease.
B There are no antiviral medications that can treat meningococcal outbreaks.
C A vaccine for meningococcal disease has not been developed.
D The mortality rate from meningococcal disease is very low.

Answer 1

The nurse should include the following information in the program:

A) Living in the dorm increases one's risk of developing meningococcal disease.

Living in close quarters, such as a dormitory, can increase the risk of meningococcal disease due to the close contact and sharing of personal items.

B) There are no antiviral medications that can treat meningococcal outbreaks.

Meningococcal disease is caused by bacteria, not a virus, so antiviral medications would not be effective in treating the disease.

C) A vaccine for meningococcal disease has been developed.

There are vaccines available for meningococcal disease, which can help prevent infection and decrease the risk of outbreaks.

D) The mortality rate from meningococcal disease is very low.

Although meningococcal disease can be severe and even fatal, especially if not treated promptly, the overall mortality rate is relatively low. However, immediate medical attention is crucial in order to reduce the risk of complications and death.