What did the district nurses do when visiting homes of those suffering from contagious disease?
A. Gave information and equipment to family members but did not directly care for the ill person.
B. Often spread the contagious disease to others after giving care.
C. Primarily gave money, food, bedding, and supplies to the families of the ill.
D. Sometimes caught the disease after giving care to a contagious individual.
ANS: A
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