There are differences in the scope of practice and foci between community-based nursing practice and community health nursing. Which of the following is more descriptive of community-based nursing practice?
1. Emphasis is on preservation and protection of health.
2. Main objective is managing acute or chronic conditions in community settings.
3. Primary focus is on populations or aggregates.
4. Provision of both direct and indirect health services is common.
ANS: 2
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