An Example of the Resourcefulness of a Nurse During the Time

question 7

Multiple Choice

An example of the resourcefulness of a nurse during the time when the Rural Nursing Service was operating through the American Red Cross was:

• A) Using hot bricks, salt, or sandbags to substitute for hot water bottles
• B) Testing well water for pollutants
• C) Teaching school and developing curricula for rural nursing programs
• D) Providing post-surgical care

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