Assignment Task:
Please Respond To The Following Post Of A Classmate In 100 Words, Remember that your posts must be substantive and contribute to the dialogue that is taking place and Response posts must offer at least one new piece of information or insight.
Classmate Post:
Option: Choose an environmental health issue or concern in our local community. Local communities can include specific towns/cities, Monroe County, or Florida. Provide an overview of the hazard, including its effect on people, the interventions that could or should take place, and the role that nurses should play in reducing or eliminating this hazard.
This year in Monroe County there were two Monroe County residents that contracted Dengue fever; this was confirmed by the Monroe County health officials. (Cooper 2024). Dengue fever is contracted from mosquitoes, it most commonly is found in tropical and subtropical areas. Mild dengue fever symptoms include flu like symptoms and a high fever. The more severe version of dengue fever is known as dengue hemorrhagic fever, this causes heavy bleeding and a rapid drop in blood pressure, this can cause shock or death to occur. (Normandin 2021). The best way to reduce this disease is to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes and help reduce the mosquito population. Nurses can have a large role with preventing this disease by educating the public, they can explain how serious this disease is, what the signs and symptoms are and the importance implementing prevention interventions. Some examples of prevention interventions can include using mosquito repellent, wearing long-sleeved shirts and wearing pants that cover your ankles. (Normandin 2021).
Julia Cooper. (2024, July 2). Locally acquired Dengue fever cases reported in Monroe County. Health News Florida.
Normandin, B. (2021, August 11). Dengue fever: Symptoms, Complications & Diagnosis. Healthline.