A public health nurse is examining the effectiveness of a health care system. Which of the following data would be the most appropriate for the nurse to use?

a. The number of resources expended by the system
b. The health of the population served
c. The number of noncitizens who seek health care in the system
d. The typical cost of routine primary care


ANS: B

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