A nurse who was working in public health care has gotten a new job in primary care. Which of the following differences would be seen by the nurse in this new care setting?
a. Focus on individuals
b. Services provided by specialists
c. Autonomy in the practice setting
d. Community focused care is provided
ANS: A
Primary care focuses on individuals. It is also provided by generalists, is dominated by health care professionals, and is not community focused.
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