A community/public health nurse is using the social action model to facilitate change in the community. Which of the following aspects of this model may make the nurse feel uncomfortable?
a. Admitting that the nurse may not know the best approach
b. Cooperating with a large number of community agencies
c. Confronting power brokers directly
d. Sharing decision making with other people
ANS: C
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