During the Civil War, which actions by volunteer nurses saved the lives of soldiers injured on the battlefield? (Select all that apply.)
a. Volunteer nurses brought injured patients from the battlefield to the hospital.
b. Volunteer nurses provided clean water to the patients.
c. Wounds were wrapped in clean bandages.
d. Patients were provided with adequate nu-trition for healing.
e. Nurses reused supplies from other patients to save money.
B, C, D
During the Civil War volunteer nurses served by providing a clean environment, including water and supplies, to their patients as well providing them with adequate nutrition. Volunteer nurses did not bring injured patients from the battlefield to the hospital. Also, nurses understood the underlying principles of infection transmission and would not reuse supplies from other patients to save money.
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