Which of the following actions should the nurse perform when analyzing collected assessment data?
a. Categorizing the data and identifying the implications
b. Creating graphs, charts, and maps to display the data
c. Determining the aggregates at high risk for specific problems
d. Identifying target populations by demographic characteristics
ANS: A
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