What is the primary reason why entire populations are not surveyed to determine a community's health needs?
a. A nurse would not know how to conduct the survey.
b. Community members would refuse to answer questions.
c. Such a survey would be too expensive and time consuming.
d. No community agency would want to be responsible for the results.
ANS: C
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