A Public Health Department Becomes Aware of an Impending Health

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Multiple Choice

A public health department becomes aware of an impending health problem before any problem is reported to the agency.Which of the following has most likely occurred within the community?

• A) Doctors are feeling rushed as they interact with each patient.
• B) Emergency departments are notably busier than usual.
• C) Nurses are calling in ill to the local hospital.
• D) Pharmacists are discussing the increase in medication purchases.

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Optimism

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Stages

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