A public health nurse collaborates with agencies to address the problem of obesity in the community. Who would be the most appropriate people to include in this collaborative partnership? Select all that apply
a. Local health department staff members
b. Restaurant owners
c. Parks and recreation department staff members
d. Church representatives
ANS: A, B, C, D
Public health nurses practice in partnership with each other at the local, state, and federal levels and with other public health staff, other governmental agencies and the community to safeguard the public's health and to improve the community's health status. All of these people would provide valuable insight into the problem of obesity in the community.
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