It was suggested that public health department funding for making home visits be cut because so much time and money were spent in travel and such expenses seemed inappropriate in a time of fiscal restraint
What might be the nurse's response to this suggestion?
A. Research has shown home visits save far more than their cost in decreasing child abuse, drug-resistant infections, and even emergency department visits.
B. The public health department staff are the most knowledgeable concerning funding needed and how best to spend the funds.
C. The voters agreed on the tax levy funding the department. It would not be politically wise to act against voters' obvious desires.
D. With all the fear about bioterrorism, it is an inappropriate time to cut funds to the public health department!
ANS: A
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