There are many challenges for community and public health nurses in the 21st century. Demographic characteristics indicate that people in developed countries are living
13. There are many challenges for community and public health nurses in the 21st century. Demographic characteristics indicate that people in developed countries are living longer healthier lives, yet tremendous health and social disparities exist. What are social determinants of health?
A) What society does collectively to ensure the conditions exist in which people can be healthy.
B) Social conditions in which people live and work.
C) Context of preventing disease and disability and promoting and protecting the health of the entire community.
D) Comprehensive management of health information and its secure exchange between consumers, providers, government and quality entities, and insurers.
Question 2
There are important historical events that relate to the principles that underline community and public health nursing today. What are great public health achievements in the United States in the 20th century?
1. Elimination of common infectious diseases
2. Recognition of tobacco as a health hazard
3. Fluoridation of drinking water
4. Healthier mothers and babies
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 2, 3, 4
C) 1, 2, 4
D) 1, 3, 4
Nineteenth century etching of a lion tamer in a cage of lions
Patients are encouraged to take an active role in their health care.
Public setting
Patients should be encouraged to bring to their health care visit all the substances that they take,
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Introducing Public Administration, 8/E