The American Red Cross, through its Rural Nursing Service, improved living conditions in villages and isolated farms. Which of the following is an example of the resourcefulness of a nurse of this era?
1. Using hot bricks, salt, or sandbags to substitute for hot water bottles
2. Testing well water for pollutants
3. Teaching school and developing curricula for rural nursing programs
4. Providing post-surgical care
ANS: 1
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