Describe Three Areas That Florence Nightingale Addressed During the Crimean

question 25

Essay

Describe three areas that Florence Nightingale addressed during the Crimean War that advanced the science of epidemiology. Give an example for each area that illustrates the relationship with current community health nursing practice.

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Definitions:

Anoscope

A medical instrument used for examining the anus and lower part of the rectum.

Anus

The opening at the end of the digestive tract through which feces leave the body.

Tuning Fork

A metal instrument that produces a fixed tone when struck, used in hearing tests and in tuning musical instruments.

Hearing

The sensory function that enables the perception of sound, facilitated by the ears.