A nurse is working in a health department when a patient arrives who has been traveling to South America and has been diagnosed with malaria. Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse?
A) The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report should be consulted to investigate the rate of malaria in the United States.
B) This is a disease that must be reported to the state health department.
C) The nurse should take precautions to wear a mask and gown to avoid exposure.
D) The patient is very ill and should be sent to the hospital immediately.

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Malaria is a reportable disease, and cases diagnosed in the United States must be reported to the state health department. This is crucial for public health monitoring and control efforts.

A Nurse Is Working in a Health Department When a Patient