A community health nurse is looking for data on the use of nursing home services and the common diagnoses of those using these services. Which source of information would be most appropriate for the nurse to investigate?

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The National Center for Health Statistics furnishes valuable health prevalence data from surveys of Americans. Among the information available is the National Nursing Home Survey, which provides information on those who are using these services and the diagnoses and other characteristics. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Environmental Protection Agency would provide information about environmental issues. Cancer disease registries would provide information specific to the diagnosis of cancer.

A Community Health Nurse Is Looking for Data on the Use