A Nurse Has Been Called to Visit a Community That

A nurse has been called to visit a community that has a large population of older adults (aged 55 and over) . There has been a dramatic rise in gonorrhea infections almost exclusively in this population. The public health department has already conducted an outbreak investigation and initiated prophylactic treatment for contacts of those infected. They would now like the nurse to develop an intervention. What is the first step?

A) Establish a display in the community center with educational materials about safe sex and free condoms specifically designed for the cultural norms of the community.
B) Review the incidence rates and create an epidemiological curve.
C) Organize a community-wide meeting to discuss why safe sex practices are important even though pregnancy is no longer a concern.
D) Perform a problem-based assessment with a focus on those in the community who are 55+ that includes a cultural assessment to see what interventions might be needed in the community.