A nurse is working in a state health department. Which of the following programs would the nurse most likely be working with?
a. Senior health
b. Dental services
c. HIV/AIDS service
d. Mental health
ANS: C
Typical programs in a state health department include: communicable disease service, HIV/AIDS service, and budget and finance. Senior health, dental health, and mental health are typically found in a local health department.
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A. These children run a higher risk of poor overall health status. B. Public health clinics can provide preventive care. C. Medicaid assistance can enable these children to receive health care. D. Increased funding for children's health has resulted from these statistics.
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a. "Take the medicine twice daily." b. "Take the medication with food." c. "You may consume small amounts of alcohol." d. "You will not need lab tests while taking this drug."
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