There Are Eight Principles That Distinguish Public Health Nursing from Other

question 15

Multiple Choice

There are eight principles that distinguish public health nursing from other nursing specialties included in the Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing Practice. Which of the following are included in these principles? Select all that apply.

• A) The client or "unit of care" is the population.
• B) Primary prevention is the priority in selecting appropriate activities.
• C) Acute care should always be the primary concern of public health nurses.
• D) Government agencies mandate requirements for public health.

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Definitions:

Project

A planned set of interrelated tasks to be executed over a fixed period and within certain cost and other limitations.

Supportive Leadership

A leadership style that focuses on meeting the needs of team members, showing concern for their welfare, and creating a supportive work environment.

Human Interaction

The communication and interplay between individuals or groups.

Internal Locus Of Control

A belief that one has control over their own life and the outcomes of their actions, as opposed to external forces determining their fate.