The nurse manager who makes sure that the staff members who work in a local clinic are competent is demonstrating the public health core function of
a. Assurance
b. Assessment
c. Prevention
d. Policy development
ANS: A
Assurance refers to making sure a competent health care workforce is available.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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