Nurses incorporate epidemiology into their practice and function in epidemiologic roles in a number of ways. They include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Policy making and enforcement
B) Collection, reporting, analysis, and interpretation of data
C) Environmental risk communicators
D) Providing documentation on patient charts and records important for reviews

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Nurses are trained and expected to collect, report, analyze, and interpret data in their practice, especially related to disease outbreaks and other public health issues. They also communicate environmental risk factors to patients and the community. Nurses also provide important documentation of patient information, which is used for reviews and epidemiologic studies. While nurses may contribute to policy making and enforcement, this is typically not a primary role in their epidemiologic practice.

Nurses Incorporate Epidemiology into Their Practice and Function in Epidemiologic