Question

The clinical nurse educator is giving a presentation to emergency department nurses about injuries and illnesses that are subject to mandatory reporting by healthcare providers. Which examples are most appropriate for the clinical nurse educator to include when describing injuries and illnesses that the healthcare provider must​ report?

​ (Select all that​ apply.)
>A client whose vomiting and diarrhea are believed to be due to ingestion of a poisonous substance
>A client whose small caliber gunshot wound was sustained while cleaning a weapon
>A client whose powder burns were sustained during target practice
>A client whose knife wound was sustained during food preparation
>A client whose newly diagnosed HIV infection is causing minimal symptoms

Answer 1

The clinical nurse educator should include examples of vomiting and diarrhea caused by ingestion of a poisonous substance, small caliber gunshot wounds sustained while cleaning a weapon, and newly diagnosed HIV infection with minimal symptoms when discussing injuries and illnesses subject to mandatory reporting by healthcare providers.

Step-by-step explanation:

When describing injuries and illnesses subject to mandatory reporting by healthcare providers, the clinical nurse educator should include the following examples:

• A client whose vomiting and diarrhea are believed to be due to ingestion of a poisonous substance. This could indicate potential harm to the patient and the need for further investigation.
• A client whose small caliber gunshot wound was sustained while cleaning a weapon. Gunshot wounds are reportable as they may involve criminal activity and require legal documentation.
• A client whose newly diagnosed HIV infection is causing minimal symptoms. HIV infection is a notifiable disease due to its potential for transmission and the need for timely intervention and contact tracing.

It is important for healthcare providers to report these cases to public health authorities to ensure proper management, prevention, and control of these diseases and injuries.