A county health nurse is addressing a recent outbreak of an infectious airborne illness in a poorly performing school in a low-income area of the city. The school lacks multiple resources such as a cafeteria, counseling services, a gymnasium, and a dedicated school nurse. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first to improve outcomes for the students?
a) crease a lunch program to improve student nutrition
b) provide counseling services to help students share their concerns about the outbreak
c) establish a physical education program to help students become more active
d) provide testing to detect infected students