To effectively complete the evaluation phase, the nurse must have:
a. Demonstrated the ability to improve the health of the participants
b. Developed measureable objectives and goals before implementation
c. Encouraged full participation by community members
d. Improved the health of the population through the program
B
Evaluation begins in the planning phase, when goals and measurable objectives are established and goal-attaining activities are identified. After implementing the intervention, only the meeting of objectives and effects of the intervening activities have to be assessed.
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