The role of self-defined practical nurses throughout history has been to
A) care for the ill, injured, and dying and birthing mothers.
B) compete with physicians and surgeons.
C) perform complex nursing skills independently.
D) make contact with the gods on behalf of the ill person.

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History has seen people called attendants, midwives, and self-proclaimed nurses who had special skills in helping those who were ill. These self-proclaimed nurses were the original home health nurses and visiting nurses, who cared for patients who were ill, injured, or dying and mothers who were giving birth. The other options were never considered roles of the practical nurse.

The Role of Self-Defined Practical Nurses Throughout History Has Been