While conducting a training class for hospice nurses, the nurse explains the actions taken by William Rathbone, a Quaker philanthropist who implemented nursing care at home for the sick in England. Mr. Rathbone enlisted Florence Nightingale's assistance
to develop a concept of nursing care, which he later adopted in the United States after witnessing its benefits to his dying wife. Which aspect of care should the nurse attribute to Mr. Rathbone?
1. Home nursing.
2. Parish nursing.
3. District nursing.
4. Community nursing.
Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. After seeing the effectiveness of the nursing care to his wife, Rathbone conceived of district nursing to improve the overall health of set populations in local districts. Early efforts were not successful, however, until Rathbone solicited Nightingale's help. She made this concept successful. Although district nursing evolved into population nursing and later parish nursing, the original idea was for district nursing as conceived by Rathbone. Home nursing was already done by either trained nurses or by family members.
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