The community health nurse needs to develop objectives for an upcoming program to improve health. Which type of objective attribute can be achieved through population-based and health service intervention?

A) Drive action
B) Measurable
C) Prevention oriented
D) Useful and relevant


Ans: C
Prevention-oriented attributes should address health improvements that can be achieved through population-based and health service intervention. The objective attribute of drive action includes suggestion of steps that will achieve the proposed targets. Measurable should include a range of measures directed toward improving health outcomes and quality of life. Useful and relevant should be usable by states, localities, and private sector to target schools, communities, worksites, health practices, and other settings.

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