Which of the following is an example of nurses using the principle of "appropriate skills and technology" within primary health care (PHC)?
a. Nurses using their expertise to offer quick health information through telehealth
b. Teams of nurses and other health care professionals bringing health care to those living on the street
c. Multidisciplinary teams offering care at centres within a community
d. Nurses providing a full range of services through a centre, including laboratory and emergency services
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Telehealth allows individuals to connect to a qualified nurse for answers to their health questions. This is an example of "appropriate skills and technology," one of the five principles of primary health care.
Teams of nurses and other health care professionals bringing health care to those living on the street is an example of accessibility.
Multidisciplinary teams offering care at centres within a community is an example of intersectoral collaboration.
Nurses providing a full range of services through a centre, including laboratory and emergency services is an example of intersectoral collaboration.
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