The public health nurse who aims to change behaviors such as poor hand washing skills and unsafe sex practices is acting in the role of a(n)
a. Case manager
b. Advocate
c. Educator
d. Role model
ANS: C
The public health nurse who aims to change behaviors, such as poor hand washing skills and unsafe sex practices, is acting in the role of educator.
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