Occupational health nursing features beliefs similar to those of which early nursing pioneer?
a. Lillian Wald
b. Florence Nightingale
c. Clara Barton
d. Mary Seacole
ANS: A
Correct: Lillian Wald developed the first nursing service for occupational health.
Incorrect:
b. Florence Nightingale is best known for contributions made during the Crimean War, efforts to improve sanitation and public health, use of statistics to provide support for health outcomes, and organization of nurse training.
c. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.
d. Mary Seacole was an African-American nurse who served during the Crimean War.
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