Which of the Following from Vital Statistics Records Is Useful

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following from vital statistics records is useful to community health nurses? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Relatively early age of death may suggest a new pathogen in the community
• B) Divorce rate, suggesting whether children will need additional services
• C) Documentation of the mortality and morbidity of the local community
• D) Indication of whether the total population is growing or declining
• E) Records of occurrence of congenital malformations
• F) Stability of marriages, making family structure become obvious

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Electronic Health Record

A digital version of a patient’s medical history, maintained over time by authorized healthcare providers.

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