A nurse is employed by a local health department. Which of the following would be a core responsibility of this role?
a. Assessment and surveillance of the health status of its residents
b. Providing direct care to vulnerable populations in the community
c. Using marketing strategies to educate citizens about healthy lifestyle choices
d. Implementing quality assurance methods at local care facilities
ANS: A
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