In which phase of a community analysis does the nurse examine data for gaps?
A) Categorization
B) Comparison
C) Inference elaboration
D) Summarization
Ans: B
During the comparison phase, additional tasks of data analysis include the identification of data gaps, incongruencies, and omissions. Frequently, comparative data are needed to determine whether a pattern or trend exists or whether data do not seem correct and whether revalidation of original information is required.
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