The nurse knows that the purpose of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is to
a. prioritize patient safety regulations.
b. promote use of research in practice.
c. protect the health of all Americans.
d. provide guidance on hospital policy.
C
Protecting the health of all Americans and providing services for people who cannot provide for themselves is the overarching goal of the DHHS.
Prioritizing safety regulations is not the main purpose of the DHHS.
Promoting research in practice is not the main purpose of the DHHS.
Providing guidance on hospital policies is not the main goal of the DHHS.
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What nursing actions would you take regarding A.P.'s classmates?
What will be an ideal response?