A nurse keeps informed and up-to-date about demographic trends pertaining to families and all types of households. Which of the following best describes why this is important?
a. To understand the demographics of the areas they are serving
b. To provide safe care to the public
c. To predict the needs of families within the community
d. To identify households where children may need special attention
ANS: C
Knowledge about demographic trends is essential so that nurses can forecast and predict family community needs. This knowledge allows nurses to formulate possible solutions to identified family community problems.
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