A family living in England in 1860 was part of the community where district nursing was implemented. Who would most likely have seen this family?
a. A social worker and a nurse
b. A health teacher and a nurse
c. A nurse
d. A physician and a nurse
ANS: A
A nurse and a social worker were assigned to each district to meet the needs of their communities in nursing, social work, and health education. This plan was widely accepted and very successful.
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