A nurse is exploring a job opportunity at a community health center. Which of the following ex-pectations would the nurse have about the center?
a. Would be located in a large metropolitan area
b. Provides care only to the economically disadvantaged
c. Offers comprehensive primary care ser-vices and supportive services
d. Is used for preventive services such as flu shots
ANS: C
Community health centers serve the entire community for primary health care (PHC) services, regardless of income. They are located in a high need or medically underserved community, which can be urban or rural.
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