A community/public health nurse is speaking with a group of elderly citizens about how the state health agency operates as part of the state government. Which of the following information would likely be included?
a. Every state health agency has a similar organizational structure and offers similar services to its citizens.
b. Each state health agency has many different departments, commissions, agencies, and boards.
c. Each state health agency depends primarily on federal funding and guidance in meeting health concerns.
d. Every state health agency delegates authority or funds to local boards of health.
Question 2
The federal government obtains its authority to be involved in health care from the
a. Legislation that was passed giving the federal government that privilege.
b. Regulation of interstate commerce and its responsibility to provide for the general welfare.
c. Constitution, specifically allocating authority for health care to the federal government.
d. States requesting the federal government, because of its taxing ability, to accept that responsibility.
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A parish nurse checks the blood pressure of a church member
An activation barrier, representing the transition state
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TEN RULES OF PERFORMANCE IN A REDESIGNED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Drug elimination: half-life to steady state.