A nurse has created the program objective "to decrease the incidence of early childhood disease in Center County by 10% to 25% by providing immunization clinics in all schools before August and December 2007."
Which of the following describes the operational indicator?
a. Decrease
b. Promoting immunization clinics
c. 10% to 25%
d. Before August and December 2007
ANS: C
The operational indicator is 10% to 25%; decrease is the action verb; promoting immunization clinics is the purpose; and before August and December 2007 is the time frame.
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