Which of the following activities are considered to be part of the core competencies for public health professionals?
A) Defining variables relevant to current public health problems
B) Obtaining and interpreting information regarding risks and benefits to the community
C) Implementing nursing care and subsequent evaluation outcomes
D) Maintaining public health departments throughout the United States

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Eleven core competencies for the nurse and other health providers working in the community have been defined by the Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice.Defining variables relevant to current public health problems and obtaining and interpreting information regarding risks and benefits to the community are two of the eleven core competencies.Implementing nursing care focuses on care for individuals and not the community; it is not one of the core competencies.Public health nurses have various roles within the community,they may or may not work for a public health department.It is not within the scope of public health nurses to be responsible to maintain these departments.

Which of the Following Activities Are Considered to Be Part