The school nurse is required to report to the health department all cases of (select all that apply):
1. rubella.
2. Lyme disease.
3. pediculosis.
4. salmonella.
5. Clostridium difficile.
1, 2, 4
Rubella, Lyme disease, and salmonella are all reportable. Lice and Clostridium difficile are not reportable.
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