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james0929

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The nurse knows that the purpose of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is to
 
  a. prioritize patient safety regulations.
  b. promote use of research in practice.
  c. protect the health of all Americans.
  d. provide guidance on hospital policy.

Question 2

The nurse employed in a rural area works to enhance the social determinants of health, which include (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. access to health care.
  b. economic factors.
  c. employment.
  d. physical environment.
  e. rural culture.



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Answer to Question 1

C
Protecting the health of all Americans and providing services for people who cannot provide for themselves is the overarching goal of the DHHS.
Prioritizing safety regulations is not the main purpose of the DHHS.
Promoting research in practice is not the main purpose of the DHHS.
Providing guidance on hospital policies is not the main goal of the DHHS.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D, E
Seven social determinants of health care are important in rural communities; these are access to health care, economic factors, the physical environment, rural culture, education, personal characteristics, and social support.



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