After teaching a group of students about the changing roles of the community health nurse in the occupational setting, the instructor determines that the students need additional teaching when they state which of the following?
A) Occupational health nurses are increasing their role as employee advocates.
B) Health education is a key function of the occupational health nurse.
C) There is a greater emphasis on the occupational health nurse's role as a clinician.
D) Collaboration with other health care providers fosters the offering of better services.
Ans: C
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