The role of the community health nurses is varied and includes all levels of nursing education. The undergraduate level-prepared nurse:
A) Prescribes medications and has hospital admission privileges
B) Works as a case managers for large groups of persons with mental illness
C) Works only in acute psychiatric hospital settings
D) Provides basic primary, secondary, and tertiary services

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Undergraduate-level prepared nurses who work as community health nurses provide basic primary, secondary, and tertiary services to individuals, families, and communities. They do not prescribe medications or have hospital admission privileges. While they may work with individuals with mental illness, they do not necessarily serve as case managers for large groups in this population. Community health nursing is not limited to acute psychiatric hospital settings.

The Role of the Community Health Nurses Is Varied and Includes