The community health nurse is responsible for the general health of the community on multiple levels. The nurse discovers an increase in the number of sick days used by children aged 7 to 11 years at the local elementary school in recent weeks. Research indicates that the families of asthmatic children tend to be less educated and less likely to comply with current treatment plans. Which step should the nurse employ to continue following the care plan using an epidemiologic approach?

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Developing school-based education programs for both the children and their caregivers directly addresses the issue of education and compliance with treatment plans among families of asthmatic children. This approach is practical and focused on the identified problem, making it an effective step in following the care plan using an epidemiologic approach.

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