A nurse has completed an in-depth community assessment on a local town to address rising levels of obesity and hypertension. What is the best next step?
A. Meet with local community members to establish realistic, culturally appropriate goals for the community.
B. Hold a town hall meeting for everyone in the community to discuss the findings.
C. Start planning a community fair so residents can start to get more information about healthy eating and exercise habits.
D. Host a focus group to clarify information learned during the assessment.
ANS: A
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