What would be the greatest difference in care delivery when comparing

QUESTION

What would be the greatest difference in care delivery when comparing the hospital-based nurse to the community and public health nurse?

1. The hospital-based nurse does not have to follow as many policies as the community and public health nurses.
2. The community and public health nurses have a higher degree of autonomy and independence than the hospital-based nurse.
3. All three groups of nurses perform their jobs identically.
4. The community and public health nurses do not have to document care as much as the hospital-based nurse.

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 2

In home, community, and public health nursing, the nurse has a higher degree of autonomy and independence than in hospital-based nursing, as nurses work with patients/clients and groups who have greater control of their own healthcare decision making. The community, public health, and hospital-based nurses each have to document care and follow policies; all three groups of nurses do not perform their jobs identically.