A nurse is interested in epidemiology. What work activity would best fit this role?
a. Studying census data to determine common causes of death
b. Researching population variables that contribute to disease
c. Developing sanitary measures to prevent foodborne illness
d. Designing research to determine the connection between pollution and cancer
ANS: B
The epidemiologist works to develop programs to prevent the development and spread of disease. Studying census data, researching population variables, and designing studies do not fall in this field.
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