In which of the following situations would the nurse most likely use an active surveillance system?

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In active surveillance,the nurse may begin a search for cases to determine the magnitude of the problem (how widespread it is).An example would be when several school children become ill after eating lunch in the cafeteria or at the local hot dog stand,in which case,active surveillance would be used to investigate the possibility of food poisoning.In the passive surveillance system,case reports are sent to local health departments by health care providers or laboratories.The case reports are summarized and forwarded to the state health department,national government,or organizations responsible for monitoring the problem,such as the CDC.Special surveillance is developed when a particular type of data is sought.

In Which of the Following Situations Would the Nurse Most