The Nurse Who Compares the Rate of Teenage Pregnancy in Various

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse who compares the rate of teenage pregnancy in various areas of the city is practicing the public health core function of:

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

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic

referring to the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the heart rate, among other functions.

Autonomic Nervous System

A component of the nervous system that regulates involuntary physiological processes including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, digestion, and sexual arousal.

Internal Organs

Organs located inside the body that perform essential functions for survival, including the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.

Intoxicated

The state of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, leading to various physical and mental impairments.