A nurse considered copying last month's surveillance report and changing the date because the number of occurrences per month had not noticeably changed
Which of the following best explains why the nurse should continue to spend time collecting and reporting data that is always nearly the same?
a. Because such data are legally required
b. Because it is still part of the nurse's responsibilities, even if it is a waste of time
c. To determine a local baseline rate and immediately notice any change
d. To determine differences among communities in need for state assistance
ANS: C
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