Asked by Daniela Guadarrama on Jun 14, 2024

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Identify the nurse who is acting as a community health nurse.Select all that apply.

A) School nurse who provides screening and direct care in the elementary school
B) Parish nurse who offers health education after services each Sunday
C) Nurse who works for the Red Cross by providing disaster relief
D) A nurse administering vaccines to inmates in a correctional facility
E) None of the above

Community Health Nurse

A nurse who works within communities to improve the overall health and well-being of its members through preventive care, health education, and intervention services.

Screening

The process of checking or testing for the presence of disease or condition in an individual or population before symptoms appear.

Health Education

The process by which individuals and communities are informed about the ways to improve and maintain good health through the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

  • Recognize the roles and responsibilities of nurses across different community settings.
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Destayne WhitenerJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B,C,D
Explanation :
Community health nurses function as client advocates,counselors,case managers,educators,and collaborators for patients and their families in the community setting.All of these nurses are working in community health settings in roles as school nurse,parish nurse,disaster nurse,and prison nurse.