A primary health nurse has observed an increase in the rate of patients being treated for pertussis in her community
The nurse has seen multiple news reports on the issue and knows that this isn't an isolated problem. The nurse decides to brainstorm strategies to reduce the pertussis rate in her community. First, the nurse should:
A. Consult with local pediatricians about increasing vaccination rates in children.
B. Begin creating patient education materials to distribute in the waiting room.
C. Perform a health and cultural evaluation of her community.
D. Begin offering vaccinations free of charge.
ANS: C
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