A community/public health nurse is planning the evaluation of a community education program about smoking cessation. Why is it important to complete this evaluation?

a. It facilitates additional decision making.
b. It clarifies the actual care involved in the service.
c. It is required by accrediting agencies.
d. It demonstrates that outcomes of the program were met.


ANS: A

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