Community-based nursing centers function as the first level of contact between members of a community and the health care delivery system. Ideally, health care services (Select all that apply.)
a. Are provided where patients live.
b. Reduce the cost of health care for the patient.
c. Provide direct access to nurses.
d. Exclude interference from family or friends.
A, B, C
Community-based nursing centers function as the first level of contact between members of a community and the health care delivery system. Ideally, health care services are provided near where patients live. This approach helps to reduce the cost of health care for the patient and the stress associated with the financial burdens of care. In addition, these centers offer direct access to nurses and patient-centered health services and readily incorporate the patient and the patient's family or friends into a plan of care.
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