A nurse would like to help members of the community focus on receiving primary preventive health care services. Which of the following interventions should be implemented by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Publicize data on success of health promotion efforts, including cost savings.
b. Lobby for decreased reimbursement for secondary and tertiary care services.
c. Establish standards for appropriate screenings at specific intervals.
d. Encourage members of the military service to engage in appropriate healthy lifestyle behaviors.
ANS: A, C
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