Which of the following statements is true with regard to a population focus in public health nursing?
a. Priority is given to the highest risk population.
b. Direct caregiving is limited to preventive measures, such as administration of immunizations.
c. Attention is given to the population or community as a whole, regardless of whether they do or do not access the health care system.
d. Only populations outside institutional settings are considered.
C
Public health nurses are concerned with the health of the entire population.
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a. National Commission on Nursing. b. Institute of Medicine. c. Secretary's Commission on Nursing. d. Pew Health Professions Commission.
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1. Medicate the patient for pain. 2. Empty the patient's indwelling catheter collection bag. 3. Change the patient's bed linens. 4. Change the dressing on the burn.
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a. Covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing b. Using bed linens to absorb respiratory se-cretions c. Disposing of tissues on the person's die-tary tray d. Washing hands at least once per day