The Nurse Is Caring for a Specific Population Within a Community

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a specific population within a community. Which nursing action should the nurse use to exemplify the population health nurse's case finding role?

• A) Assess a client's need for education.
• B) Advocate for a mother who is being seen in a clinic.
• C) Carry out an investigation of meningitis cases.
• D) Develop an educational plan for a group of adolescents.

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