Practical nurses are referred to as those who, from the beginning of time, chose (or were appointed) to care for individuals who were ill, injured, dying, or having babies
Names used to designate this person have included which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Midwife
b. Attendant
c. Trained nurse
d. Practical nurse
e. Self-proclaimed nurse
f. Babysitter
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Practical nurses have had a varied and colorful evolution. Practical nurses are referred to in a broad sense as those who, from the beginning of time, chose (or were appointed) to care for individuals who were ill, injured, dying, or having babies. Names used to designate this person have included midwife, attendant, trained nurse, practical nurse, and self-proclaimed nurse.
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