A community/public health nurse employed by the local health department is told by the director to engage in health planning. Which of the following actions will the nurse perform?
a. Collecting and analyzing data
b. Serving vulnerable populations
c. Planning for health care needs of individuals
d. Applying the nursing process to community-based care
ANS: A
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