If an infectious process that is not well documented and is unfamiliar to a facility is identified, the most appropriate resource that is available for the nurse to access for patient care and teaching is the:
A) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
B) American Medical Association (AMA)
C) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
D) American Nurses Association (ANA)
Ans: A
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