In the past, population-centered nurses have been called
a. District nurses
b. Almshouse nurses
c. Soldier nurses
d. Sisters
ANS: A
In the past, population-centered nurses have been called public health nurses, district nurses, visiting nurses, school nurses, occupational health nurses, and home health nurses.
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