You are a Population health nurse working the Community Information Hotline (CIH). Based on the CDC guideline and the PA Health Department (PDH) recommendations provide guidance to the following clients calling.
Provide response, rationale, and citation.
CDC Link (Links to an external site.)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
PDH Link (Links to an external site.)
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
The caller is a pharmacist at a local pharmacy. Her husband is immunocompromised and has multiple chronic illnesses. She states everyone in town is in the pharmacy because it is the only place open and people are shopping for Easter candy and make-up. What recommendations do you provide the caller?
The caller is an 82-year-old registered nurse. She has a cough, no fever, and no known exposure. She is using essential oils and vitamins to treat the cough. What recommendations do you provide the caller?
The caller is a 32-year-old female. Her brother-in-law has had a known exposure from his workplace. She had dinner with her sister and brother in law 2 days ago. What recommendations do you provide the caller?
The caller is a 55-year-old male with fever, cough, and shortness of breath. What recommendations do you provide the caller?
The caller is providing care to her mother, grandmother, and young children. She cannot find hand sanitizer or disinfecting wipes. She has been told to use peroxide, alcohol or vinegar to clean. What recommendations do you provide the caller?
The caller is an employee of a golf club. She request guidance about whether or not to let people schedule tee times. She states the Pro -shop, snack bar, and locker rooms are closed. She heard if the clients want to walk the course it would be ok. What recommendations do you provide for this caller?