With advances in technology, the creation of a computer-based and network-based community infrastructure has become increasingly important. Which classification system was developed for community health nursing?
a. International classification of nursing practice
b. North American Nursing Diagnosis Association system
c. Nursing Interventions Classification
d. Omaha classification system
ANS: D
The three components of the Omaha classification system—problem classification, intervention scheme, and problem rating scale for outcomes—were developed for community health nursing.
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