Nurses are often involved in surveillance. Which of the following are commonly used elements of surveillance? Select all that apply
1. Mortality registration
2. Epidemic field investigation
3. Laboratory reporting
4. Individual case investigation
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4
There are 10 basic elements of surveillance. Mortality registration, epidemic field investigation, laboratory reporting, and individual case investigation are among them.
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