A Nurse Is Using Public Surveillance

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse is using public surveillance. Which of the following describes the actions involved? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Estimating the magnitude of an influenza outbreak
• B) Determining the geographical distribution of gonorrhea cases
• C) Detecting an epidemic of whooping cough
• D) Reducing the prevalence of obesity
• E) Determining the incidence of cardiovascular disease

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