The nurse wishes to conduct informant interviews in a small community. Which of the following would she be most likely to contact?
a. State department of health for death records
b. Local priest for congregation information
c. Surrounding communities for crime comparison
d. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for illnesses in the area
ANS: B
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