A nurse is initiating program planning. Which of the following actions will the nurse perform first?
a. An accurate and thorough assessment of the community
b. A confirmation of the formal and informal leaders of the community
c. A determination of the budget available for obtaining relevant data
d. An analysis of the employer's perspective on potential program needs
ANS: A
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