Focusing on the health needs of children is one of the major roles of community health nurses. Which of the following is true about the role of nurses in community health?
1. The nurse provides direct services to children and their families.
2. Nurses often provide immunizations in the home.
3. Children are not the primary focus of community health, since they are often acutely ill.
4. Complementary therapies and environmental toxins are often the focus of the health care of children.
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The nurse provides direct services to children and their families: assessing, managing care, edu-cation, and counseling.
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