The Outpatient Health Care Data Show a Notable Increase in Asthma

question 8

Multiple Choice

The outpatient health care data show a notable increase in asthma over the numbers treated the previous year. Which of the following actions should the public health nurse take first? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Analyze educational health programs offered to the public last year.
• B)Congratulate the public health staff on the success of their asthma awareness program.
• C)Determine whether there are any other data sources that might confirm or dispute the apparent increase in asthma.
• D)Review data with the outpatient clinic staff such as confirming repeat visits versus newly diagnosed cases.

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