Before beginning to survey the community to assess its health needs and strengths, the nurse reviews various documents, including local statistical data and the minutes of the previous meeting of the health care agency
Which of the following best explains why the nurse would start with this activity?
a. To avoid confronting the community until the nurse is thoroughly oriented
b. To become familiar with previous goals and priorities of the agency
c. To help get a better understanding of the assigned community
d. To save time and effort and perhaps have new insights
ANS: D
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When performing a physical assessment of a patient, a nurse uses the five techniques of obtaining objective data. The technique that provides data by using the hands is
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a. The Neerimduct code b. The Belmont report c. The Declaration of Helsinki d. The Nuremberg Code