A community health nurse prepares for a new assignment. She has been assigned census tracts 131 and 132 . This large area crosses the border of two towns and includes 4,000 people
What components of the community must the community health nurse assess prior to beginning her new assignment?
a. Income levels, health status, and relationships among groups
b. Structure of the tracts, effectiveness of the community, and current status
c. Number of clients with health problems compared with the number of healthcare providers
d. Community organizations and beliefs about their role in the community
B
To understand a community and its needs, the nurse must assess the community's structure, status (the biological, social, and emotional outcome components of the community), and process (overall effectiveness of the community). Income level and demographic data, such as community organizations and healthcare providers, are included in the assessment of the community structure. The number of clients with health problems is only a part of the assessment of the community status.
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