The primary reason nurses need to know about community resources is so nurses can
A. Advise families on how to obtain higher-paying positions for those employed.
B. Decide which families are eligible for which services.
C. Offer job opportunities in social services to the family adults.
D. Use the information to refer families to appropriate resources.
ANS: D
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