The nurse is planning to conduct an evaluation of a population program. Which question should the nurse use to address analysis and use of evaluative data?
1. What will be evaluated?
2. What standards will be used to judge the program's performance?
3. What conclusions can be drawn from comparing program data with the standards selected?
4. What evidence will be used to compare program performance with the standards selected?
Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. The question that asks what conclusions can be drawn from comparing program data with the standards selected addresses analysis and use of evaluative data. The other questions guide the development of the evaluation plan.
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