A Nurse Is Working in a Public Health Department

question 7

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working in a public health department. Which of the following would most likely be the focus of the care that is provided?

• A) Home visiting and hospice care
• B) Care of communicable diseases
• C) Health promotion
• D) Illness prevention

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Definitions:

Leukemia

A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, characterized by the production of an excessive amount of abnormal white blood cells.

Bone Involvement

Refers to the extent to which a disease or condition affects the bones, altering their structure, strength, and functionality.

Petechial Hemorrhages

Small, pinpoint, red or purple spots on the skin, resulting from minor bleeding under the skin's surface.

IV Chemotherapeutic Agent

Drugs delivered intravenously to treat cancer by killing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.