A nurse working in public health focuses on
a. Home visiting and hospice care
b. Care communicable diseases
c. Health maintenance and health promotion
d. Illness prevention
ANS: C
Public health nurses employed in local, state, and federal agencies work together to identify, develop, and implement interventions that will improve and maintain the nation's health.
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