4. A community experiences a sudden, widespread environmental contamination (e.g., toxic chemical spill). What is the immediate public health priority for the community health nurse?
A.
Conducting long-term epidemiological studies
B.
Protecting the community from further exposure and facilitating rapid evacuation/shelter-in-place orders
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C.
Cleaning up the spill directly
D.
Documenting individual symptoms
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Conducting long-term epidemiological studies
Protecting the community from further exposure and facilitating rapid evacuation/shelter-in-place orders
