A Nurse Is Identifying Agents That Are Part of the Epidemiologic

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse is identifying agents that are part of the epidemiologic triad.Which of the following will the nurse most likely identify?

• A) Environmental pollution
• B) Radiation
• C) Susceptible human beings
• D) High-risk groups of individuals

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Definitions:

Overgrazing

The depletion of vegetation due to continuous feeding by an excessive number of grazing animals, leading to land degradation.

Water Scarcity

A situation in which the available water resources are insufficient to meet the demands of a region.

Precipitation

Any form of water - liquid or solid - falling from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Evaporation

The process by which water transforms from a liquid to a gas or vapor state, often driven by heat from the sun, playing a critical role in the water cycle.