What strategy should a community health nurse use? 1. Increasing hosp

QUESTION

What strategy should a community health nurse use?

1. Increasing hospital utilization
2. Reducing the need for more healthcare practitioners
3. Eliminating the need for surgery
4. Improving access to care

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 4

Improving access to care is the cornerstone for the future use direction of community-based strategies for healthcare delivery. Access to care will improve with community focus and telemedicine. Community health nursing is focused on preventive care and wellness which would decrease hospital utilization. Community health nursing does not influence the need for healthcare practitioners or eliminate the need for surgery.