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jparksx

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A community citizen reports to the public health nurse that the city water in one neighborhood has had an unusual taste for the past few months. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
 
  a. Check the most recent consumer confidence report.
  b. Consult the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  c. Notify the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  d. Place a call to the poison control center.

Question 2

A nurse wants to have a better understanding of the physiological effects of selected chemicals. Which of the following individuals would provide the most useful information to the nurse?
 
  a. Chemist
  b. Epidemiologist
  c. Pharmacologist
  d. Toxicologist


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briezy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Toxicology is the basic science that studies the health effects associated with chemical exposures. The other specialists would probably be able to provide some information, but the toxicologist would most likely provide information related to physiological processes.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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