Essay Homework
Tuberculosis (TB) rates have increased worldwide. A local prison facility has just completed their yearly TB screening of inmates and employees. The screening program resulted in identification of 3 inmates and 2 staff members with positive Mantoux tests. In your post:
a) Discuss the associated causality, risk, and current rates of prevalence for Tuberculosis in your community.
b) Explain the linkages between epidemiology and communicable diseases
c) What placed these inmates at high risk for TB?
d) Identify which government agency must be notified immediately.
e) Discuss what would be the next nursing action for both those infected and not infected.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.