What is the primary characteristic of a community health nurse?
A. Providing care to subpopulations
B. Providing care in existing services
C. Being a specialist in public health science
D. Having a case management certification
A
Community health nursing incorporates knowledge from published health sciences. It is broader than the focus of public health. A community-based nurse works in an established program that provides health services to specific populations in the community.
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