There are eight principles that distinguish public health nursing from

There are eight principles that distinguish public health nursing from other nursing specialties included in the Scope and Standards of Public Health Nursing Practice. Which of the following are included in these principles? Select all that apply.

1. The client or “unit of care” is the population.
2. Primary prevention is the priority in selecting appropriate activities.
3. Acute care should always be the primary concern of public health nurses.
4. Government agencies mandate requirements for public health.

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ANS: 2, 3
The eight principles include that acute care should always be the primary concern of public health nurses and that government agencies mandate requirements of public health.