A nurse has noticed an increase in drug and alcohol abuse in the young adult population in the community. The nurse has teamed up with another nurse to formulate policies to address this health concern

Place the following steps in the order in which they should be performed

1. Brainstorm a list of possible policy interventions.
2. Perform an assessment of the community, looking at social information, the available resources, and needs of the community.
3. Examine the efficiency, effectiveness, and equity of policy alternatives.
4. Establish goals, working with a representative of the teens living in the community.


ANS:3, 1, 4, 2

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