How can the nurse find the most up-to-date information about emergency preparedness related to bioterrorism agents?
A) Read textbooks devoted to the topic.
B) Ask coworkers to explain current events.
C) Read journal articles about bioterrorism agents.
D) Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Web site.
D
Feedback:
The most current information will be found on the CDC Web site because new information can be posted immediately whereas textbooks and journal articles take time to print. Coworkers may or may not remain current on emergency preparedness and should not be the primary source of information.
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