Which of the Following Statements Is True with Regard to a Population

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true with regard to a population focus in public health nursing?

• A) Priority is given to the highest risk population.
• B) Direct caregiving is limited to preventive measures such as administration of immunizations.
• C) Attention is given to the population or community as a whole, regardless of whether they do or do not access the health care system.
• D) Only populations outside institutional settings are considered.

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