As part of a community-wide program addressing the needs of seniors in the county, the nurse engages the seniors as well as their families in the program. The nurse is demonstrating which principle for effecting positive change?
A) Participation
B) Proper timing
C) Resistance to change
D) Interdependence
Ans: A
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