In which situation would a nurse use public surveillance? Select all that apply
a. When estimating the magnitude of an influenza outbreak
b. When determining the geographical distribution of gonorrhea cases
c. When detecting an epidemic of whooping cough
d. When reducing the prevalence of obesity
A, B, C
Estimating the magnitude of the problem, determining geographic distribution of an illness, and detecting epidemics are all uses of public surveillance.
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