A community health nurse runs a clinic that provides health screening mainly to Mexican-American and Native American clients. The nurse wants to have a class on smoking cessation for interested adults of this group
In order to adjust to their time orientation, the nurse should: A)
Begin classes when a group of clients are gathered.
B)
Make posters and place them in areas of the community frequented by these groups.
C)
Make sure that the classes are held at specific times.
D)
Mail letters ahead of time to make sure clients are informed about the upcoming class.
A
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