The nurse is preparing an educational program for parents of children with celiac disease. To develop a successful program for this community, which of the following concepts is important for the nurse to employ?
1. It is important to treat this relationship with the community as a partnership.
2. The nurse alone has the power to shape and influence the behaviors of the community members.
3. There is usually no need to include community leaders when developing a program for the community.
4. Current community values only play a small role in changing behaviors of community members.
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Rationale: It is very important for the nurse to understand that community members must be worked with in partnership. Community leaders and members must be included when developing programs with ultimately successful outcomes. Behaviors of individuals within a community are influenced and shaped by community values and social norms. Communities can change individual behavior by promoting desirable behaviors and environments.
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