The community health nurse considers specific interventions for population-based nursing practice when developing plans to address the problems identified in the community. Which action is based upon the cornerstones for public health nursing?
A) Focus on individual family
B) Policy development and enforcement
C) Reflect individual priorities and needs
D) Promote health through epidemiologic evidence
Ans: B
An example of an intervention for population-based nursing practice is policy development and enforcement. Examples of criteria for public health nursing include focusing on entire population; reflecting community priorities and needs; and promoting health through epidemiologic evidence.
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