A nurse was trying to decrease the amount of respiratory illness in the community. Which of the following approaches should be used by the nurse?
a. Attend each farmworkers' meeting and listen to how they perceive and discuss their problems
b. Offer to teach the farmers' spouses how to protect their families, such as having the farmer shower and change clothes before coming into the house
c. Suggest the community work together to obtain a community college so farmworkers could be educated for other employment opportunities
d. Teach children in the school system the importance of seeking employment in cities rather than staying on the farm
ANS: A
Using informal networks in the community is essential. The involvement of informal networks and local leaders in planning health interventions is crucial. To be able to do that, the nurse must first listen to how the community perceives its problems.
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