A School Nurse Is Trying to Determine Health Trends When

question 36

Multiple Choice

A school nurse is trying to determine health trends when making plans for health programming in the school for the upcoming school year. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

• A) Conduct a survey in the community
• B) Do an online search of groups that might collect and analyze such data
• C) Examine records in the school health office to determine trends
• D) Interview local health officials regarding problems beginning to occur

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Product Liability

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