Many inmates in correctional facilities have communicable diseases. Th

Many inmates in correctional facilities have communicable diseases. The most important consideration for the nurse who works in a correctional facility is to:

1. Control the spread of communicable diseases through client education.
2. Advocate for programs that decrease the spread of communicable disease.
3. Use universal precautions when handling blood and body fluids.
4. Ensure that inmate immunizations are current.

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Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. An action to prevent illness and the most important consideration for the nurse, is to use universal precautions. Communicable disease rates are higher in correctional settings and it is important for the nurse to prevent the spread of these diseases as well as self-protection against those diseases. Advocating for programs and providing client education and immunization may also prevent illness but are not the most important considerations for the nurse. Immunization records, while important, may not be obtainable or known for the inmate population.