A nurse is performing a community assessment in a small town several hundred miles away. The nurse only has a few days in town before heading back to analyze the assessment. What is the best way to get as much information as possible?
A. Perform demographic research from public records.
B. Drive around town and observe local residents.
C. Interview key stakeholders in the community about life in town.
D. Attend a city council meeting to observe local policy makers.
ANS: C
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