An urban, community-based nurse is looking for community resources for a patient who has complex rehabilitation needs coupled with several comorbid, chronic health conditions. Where is the best place for the nurse to search for appropriate resources?
A) A hospital directory
B) The hospital intranet
C) A community directory
D) The nurse's own personal network
Ans: C
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Most communities have directories of health and social service agencies that the nurse can consult. The other answers are incorrect because hospital directories and intranets usually only include people affiliated with the hospital. The nurse's personal network of contacts may or may not be of use.
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