The student learns that which is the best definition of a public health nurse?
a. Works with the public
b. Works in public areas
c. Works with the greater community
d. Works with public funding
ANS: C
A public health nurse works with communities as a larger whole and is concerned with specific target or vulnerable groups within that community. The other options are inaccurate.
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