To be a participant in surveillance and investigation activities the staff nurse must have which of the following competencies (related to the core competencies for public health professionals)? Select all that apply
1. Analytic assessment skills
2. Communication skills
3. Community dimensions of practice
4. Intensive care nursing skills
ANS: 1, 2, 3
The staff nurse must have analytic assessment skills, communication skills, and community dimensions of practice to be a participant in surveillance and investigation.
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