World War I contributed to the advancement of health care by:
a. increasing the number of private care hospitals and decreasing the role of public health services.
b. employing a large number of civilians to provide care to returning soldiers through the Red Cross.
c. introducing specialists in nursing such as nurse anesthetists.
d. increasing the number of community health nurses.
ANS: C
Correct: World War I offered nurses a chance to enter into new fields of specialization, as is seen in the example of nurse anesthetists, who became part of surgical teams at the front lines.
Incorrect:
a. As advancements in public health were made, the primary site for medical care moved from the home to the hospital.
b. The Red Cross initially provided care to communities in which access was limited and eventually moved to urban areas.
d. Many nurses were needed in the war effort, which caused the growth in community health nursing to halt.
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