A nurse is working at a local community health center. The nurse is speaking with an elderly Native American man who lives on a nearby reservation.
He reports that many members of his tribe are unable to afford health care and are suffering from alcoholism and diabetes. What program should the nurse suggest that the gentleman contact?
A. Indian Health Services
B. Medicaid
C. Medicare
D. Alcoholics Anonymous
Question 2
A nurse is preparing to teach a class on public health policy and its impact on nursing practice. Which of the following statements is incorrect and should be excluded from the lecture?
A. Nursing scope of practice as determined by state nurse practice acts are included in public health policy.
B. Nurses are affected by public health policy both professionally and personally.
C. Changing health policy does not fall within the scope of nursing practice.
D. Some federal and payroll tax exemptions are an example of public health policy.
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