The community/public health nurse charted the number of persons who came in to be taught breast self-exam. The nurse noted that there were suddenly a great many more women coming in during the last 3 days
What is the most probable reason for the increase?
A. The increased number is probably just a statistical "fluke" (error).
B. School is in session, and the women with children have time to come to the clinic now.
C. The American Cancer Society has just started its annual publicity campaign again.
D. There was a great deal of media attention after a nationally well-known woman had breast cancer surgery.
ANS: D
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