Why would a nurse perform a community assessment as part of the Community Health Promotion Model?

a. To become more acquainted with the multiple factors that influence health status
b. To survey the people in the community about their wants and needs
c. To allow special interest groups a say in health policy
d. To provide a narrow focus for the committee work


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The purpose of including a community assessment in the implementation of the Community Health Promotion Model is to become more acquainted with the multiple biological, behavioral, social and physical factors that describe and influence health status of residence. The assessment provides the frame of reference for identifying the community's strengths, needs, and resources.

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