Complete the following sentence by using the list of options for the epidemiological triangle.

The nurse is completing the epidemiological triangle and understands that

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is an example of an agent

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could represent a host, and

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is an example of environment.

A. Explain that the process of postpartum recovery does not require this much rest and require that she provide infant care. This disregards cultural norms and imposes a Western view of postpartum care, which is not culturally competent.

B. Reinforce the importance of bonding and that all good mothers gladly assume these responsibilities. This is judgmental and does not acknowledge that bonding can occur in different ways, including through family support.

C. State that she must abide by hospital policy because documentation of the mother's ability to give the infant care is required for discharge. This approach is rigid and does not consider the patient's cultural background or alternative ways to assess knowledge.

D. Allow family members to provide the newborn's care and assess the mother's knowledge of child care through discussion. Cultural competence involves respecting diverse traditions and practices while ensuring safe patient care. In many cultures, postpartum care emphasizes maternal rest while family members care for the newborn. The nurse should assess the mother's knowledge without forcing her into an unfamiliar practice.

A. Epidemiologic triangle: The epidemiologic triangle is a public health model that examines three key components of disease transmission:

• • Agent – The microorganism (bacteria, virus, fungus, etc.).

  • Host – The person or animal that harbors the disease.

  • Environment – External conditions that contribute to disease spread.

B. Health promotion: The health promotion model focuses on behavioral and lifestyle changes to prevent illness rather than examining the direct causes of disease.

C. Natural history of disease: The natural history of disease describes how a disease progresses without intervention from the initial exposure to resolution or chronicity, but it does not specifically analyze the agent, host, and environment.

D. Levels of prevention: The levels of prevention (primary, secondary, tertiary) focus on preventing and managing disease, but they do not analyze the factors leading to disease transmission like the epidemiologic triangle does.