Which of the following would be the most appropriate indicator for determining the needs of an aggregate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Demand for services as seen in the behaviors of the chosen aggregate members
b. Experts' determination of what is needed in the situation
c. Nurse's own expertise, skill, and preferences
d. Obvious health disparities between the advantaged and disadvantaged populations
e. Review of the literature to determine the typical needs of a typical community
f.
Verbalized expression of need from the chosen aggregate
ANS: A, B, D, F
There are four types of needs to be assessed: (1) expressed need as seen in behavior; (2) normative need or the need determined by expert health professionals; (3) perceived need expressed by the aggregate including wants and preferences; and, finally, (4) relative need, which is the gap showing health disparities between the advantaged and disadvantaged populations. The nurse's expertise and review of the literature are not the most appropriate indicators for determining the needs of an aggregate.
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