A new family nurse practitioner at the rural health clinic soon saw much strength in the community. What might be some resources used and accepted by ill people in a rural area?
a. Charity efforts that are publicized and coordinated by members of the nearby city
b. Family and friends who volunteer to help with food, cleaning, child care, and other tasks
c. Use of the extended-care facility in the community until the ill person feels better
d. Care that is coordinated by social services and the public health agency
ANS: B
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