The nurse might choose to use previously collected data to determine apparent health problems of a community. What might be the nurse's second step?
A. Assess the community in relation to the identified specific health problem.
B. Determine how best to help other personnel in the agency meet the identified need.
C. Gather external resources to help meet the identified needs.
D. Work with collaborating agencies to obtain external funding.
ANS: A
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