A Public Health Nurse (PHN) Collects Data and Monitors the Health

question 29

Multiple Choice

A public health nurse (PHN) collects data and monitors the health status of the population. Which of the following core public health functions is the nurse addressing?

• A) Assessment
• B) Prevention
• C) Assurance
• D) Policy development

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