What is the rationale behind public health departments' not offering home nursing?
a. Most of the agencies' energy and resources are spent on controlling communicable diseases instead.
b. Priorities have changed to focus on addressing the increasing public health problems.
c. Profit-making agencies are now providing more care for homebound clients.
d. Public health has not traditionally been involved in home care of individuals.
ANS: B
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