Which one of the following statements about assessment (one of the core public health functions) and how it can be applied to environmental health is most accurate?
A) Assessment includes the investigation of health hazards, surveillance of health issues, examining causes, and assessing needs.
B) Assessment is least valuable when related to where the person attends school.
C) It is not necessary for nurses to have a background in the environmental health sciences.
D) Assessment should be limited to the general population and should not include the increased vulnerability of certain groups.
Ans: A
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