A nurse at a public health clinic is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following should the nurse identify as a reportable diagnosis to the CDC?

A. Shingles is not contagious; it is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus.

B. HIV is not transmitted through routine patient care; universal precautions should be taken.

C. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that poses a risk to pregnant individuals, so it's best for the pregnant nurse to avoid exposure.

D. Alcoholic pancreatitis and impetigo are not infectious diseases and do not pose a risk of transmission to the pregnant nurse.

A. Visitors are not completely prohibited, but their time should be limited and precautions followed, especially for children and pregnant individuals. Therefore, banning all visitors for 24 hours is unnecessary and overly restrictive.

B. Maintaining a distance of at least 3 feet from the radiation source helps reduce exposure, following the principle of distance in radiation safety. This is an appropriate and effective protective measure for the nurse.

C. Bed rest is typically required to prevent displacement of the sealed radiation device, but it is not specifically prescribed for a fixed duration like 72 hours. The duration depends on the treatment plan, so this statement is too rigid and not universally correct.

D. Dosimeter badges are worn by healthcare workers to measure occupational exposure, not by clients receiving radiation therapy. Therefore, this action is inappropriate for the client.