Two nurses are establishing a primary health care clinic in a rural part of Africa. Their goal is to include as many of the essential components of primary health care, as defined during a WHO conference in Alma Alta
Which of the following functions would likely be included in their model of care?
Select all that apply.
A. Patient education about health problems
B. Maternal and child health care
C. Principles of proper nutrition
D. Adequate supply of safe water and healthy foods
E. Treatment and prevention of local infectious diseases
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
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