Which Principles Are Included in the Scope and Standards of Public

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Multiple Choice

Which principles are included in the Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing Practice? (Select all that apply.)

• A) The client or "unit of care" is the population.
• B) Primary prevention is given priority.
• C) All processes must include partnering with representatives of the people.
• D) Government agencies mandate requirements for public health.
• E) The focus of many interventions should be on secondary prevention.

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Definitions:

Immune System

The Immune System is the body's defense mechanism against pathogens, consisting of a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from infection and disease.

Psychoneuroimmunology

The study of the interaction between psychological processes, the nervous system, and immune functions.

Immune System Functioning

The complex processes and mechanisms within an organism that protect against disease by identifying and killing pathogens and tumor cells.

Adrenal Glands

Small, triangular glands located on top of both kidneys that produce hormones crucial for regulating metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and stress response.