When asked about the beginning of public health nursing, the best ...

[washai]

When asked about the beginning of public health nursing, the best response would include which of the following?
 
  A) Public health nursing is a term started in the mid-1900s.
  B) The public health nurse provided care to people in communities as far back as the 1890s.
  C) Public health nursing began when clinics opened that provided community health assistance.
  D) The public health nurse was recognized after the term public health nursing was identified.

Question 2

The community health nurse has to provide an elderly client with a seasonal influenza immunization.
 
  The immunization will cause temporary discomfort at the injection site, but the benefits or protection from getting the flu outweigh any minor discomfort for the client. Which ethical principle applies to the situation?
 
  A) Autonomy
  B) Fidelity
  C) Beneficence
  D) Nonmaleficence

[ErinKing]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Lillian Wald coined the term public health nurse in 1893. Nurses have had a rich practice in the community, transforming both individual and public health for the poor and disenfranchised through political advocacy long before the 20th century. The public health nurse was one who provided health care to people within a community. Public health nursing started before coining the term public health nurse.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Beneficence is the desire to act in the best interest of others. Autonomy is the right of individuals to self-determination. Nonmaleficence is the avoidance of harm. Fidelity is being faithful in making promises and steadfast in keeping them.

[washai]

Wow, this really help

[Jossy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it