The director of a public health agency suggested that the community/public health nurse select the target population for a new program. Of the following populations, which would be considered the target population?
a. Persons for whom the nurse is most comfortable caring
b. Persons for whom some change in health or lifestyle behaviors is desired
c. Persons eligible for care according to federal guidelines
d. Persons that can afford to pay for their care
ANS: B
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