A nurse attends a conference to learn more about public health surveillance.Why is it so important that the nurse be knowledgeable about this topic?

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Nurses are often in the forefront of responses to be made in the surveillance process whether working in a small rural agency or a large urban agency; within the health department,school,or urgent care center; or on the telephone performing triage services during a disaster.It is the nurse who sees the event first.Nurses may work in a variety of community agencies,including public health agencies.Nurses will collaborate with others to take action as necessary; it would not be the sole responsibility of the nurse.A wide variety of public health professionals interact with the public and the media,not only nurses.

A Nurse Attends a Conference to Learn More About Public