The community health nurse needs to get a formal announcement about an upcoming health promotion program. Which is the best example of a formal communication method that can be used in the community?
A) Word of mouth
B) Posters
C) Hand-delivered flyers
D) Newspaper
Ans: D
Newspaper is a formal method of communication. Word of mouth, posters, and hand-delivered flyers are informal forms of communication.
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