The term community health nursing was created in the 1960s. What was the problem with the term public health nursing?

A. Emphasized environment, not care of the ill.
B. Had become linked only with government-employed nurses.
C. Implied care being given only to the very poor.
D. Was already used by physicians and other health care professionals.


ANS: B

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