A foodborne outbreak of salmonellosis has twice occurred at a day-treatment program. The environmental health worker has requested that an advanced public health nurse be included in the next inspection of the program's kitchen. During the visit, what is the nurse's primary function?
Identify other resources for providing food service.
Promote the health of clients affected by the previous outbreaks.
Educate the kitchen workers about safe food preparation.
Ensure the workers' understanding of various microorganisms.
The Correct Answer is C
Rationale:
A. Identify other resources for providing food service is not the nurse’s primary function during the inspection.
B. Promote the health of clients affected by the previous outbreaks is important but not the primary function during the kitchen inspection.
C. Educate the kitchen workers about safe food preparation is a key function to prevent future outbreaks by ensuring proper food handling practices are followed.
D. Ensure the workers' understanding of various microorganisms is important but less immediate than ensuring safe food preparation practices.
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