A public health nurse utilizes the nursing process at all levels of practice by
a. Including specific goals for community health nurses
b. Developing an accurate nursing diagnosis
c. Analyzing the needs of the community, system, and individuals and families
d. Utilizing primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention
ANS: C
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