For the past 3 months, the nurse has been exchanging new needles for used needles at a homeless shelter frequented by drug users. How might the nurse know if the nurse's time and effort were fruitful?
A. More men came each night with used needles, asking to exchange them for new ones.
B. The local health department reported a downward trend in newly diagnosed HIV.
C. The men who stayed at the shelter frequently expressed appreciation to the nurse.
D. The staff of the homeless shelter praised the nurse for the effort.
ANS: B
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