At a patient care planning conference, the nurse hears the remark, "We need to report this event to our official public health agency." The nurse interprets this as meaning the speaker will contact the
a. American Cancer Society.
b. Visiting Nurse Association.
c. National Easter Seal Society.
d. local health department.
ANS: D
Local health departments are examples of official public health agencies.
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