Sir Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power.” This is most definitely true when it comes to diseases and how to prevent and treat them. As a nurse, you are charged with teaching patients how to prevent infectious diseases and what to do if they become infected. A powerful tool in your arsenal is the Fact Sheet. Usually comprised of one page of easy-to-read content, these leaflets can be distributed easily and can effectively inform your practice. To prepare for this Assignment: · Select one disease that is either emerging or re-emerging in the world today. · Research the disease using both scholarly and non-scholarly resources. · Determine your audience (patients, other nurses, schools, etc.) that you would want to share the Fact Sheet with. · Select pieces of information that are appropriate for your audience. Submit: A 2- to 3 page Fact Sheet. · Indicate the audience on the Fact Sheet. · Give a brief history of the disease. · What are the implications of the spread of the disease? · How does one detect and prevent the spread of this disease? · How is this disease treated? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK20370/
Sir Francis Bacon said, “Knowledge is power.” This is most definitely true when it comes to diseases and how to prevent and treat them.
