A nurse is using a population focus when providing public health nursing care. Which statement best describes the care that is being provided?
A) Priority is given to the highest risk population.
B) Direct caregiving is limited to preventive measures, such as administration of immunizations.
C) Attention is given to the population or community, regardless of whether they do or do not access the health care system.
D) Only populations outside institutional settings are considered.

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The correct statement, C, describes a population-focused approach in public health nursing by emphasizing care for the entire population or community, irrespective of their interaction with the health care system. This approach is inclusive and aims to improve health outcomes on a broad scale, not limited by individual health care encounters or settings.

A Nurse Is Using a Population Focus When Providing Public