Community partnership is necessary because lay members often have a vested interest in the success of efforts to improve the health of their community. Most changes should
1. Involve the community residents only
2. Use nurses as their source of information and leadership
3. Rely on the power of local officials
4. Include a variety of disciplines
ANS: 4
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