The Impact of World War I on Public Health Nursing

question 27

Multiple Choice

The impact of World War I on public health nursing included which of the following? Select all that apply:

• A) Many communicable diseases were eradicated.
• B) The depletion of the ranks of public health nurses to the war.
• C) The feeling that the greatest patriotic duty was to stay at home.
• D) Inadequate funding was the major obstacle to extending nursing services in the community.

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