A nurse is practicing as a community health nurse. What is the primary focus of care for this nurse?
a. Providing care to subpopulations
b. Practicing care in existing services
c. Being a specialist in public health science
d. Having a case management certification
A
The community health nurse provides direct care services to subpopulations within that community. Community health nursing is nursing care provided in the community, with the primary focus on the health care of individuals, families, and groups in the community. A community health nurse is not the same thing as a specialist in public health nursing. A community health nurse does not have to have case management certification. Although the community health nurse may practice care in existing services, the primary focus is on the subpopulation's care.
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