A Community Member Reports to a CHN in the Public

question 11

Multiple Choice

A community member reports to a CHN in the public health department that the city's water has had an unusual taste for the past few months.What is the best action on the part of the CHN?

• A)Advocate with or lobbying decision makers.
• B)Consult the Canadian Partnership for Children's Health & Environment (CPCHE).
• C)Check the most recent report on water quality in the community.
• D)Place a call to the poison control centre.

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