What component of evaluation would help the community health nurse measure the relationship between the benefits of a program and the costs of presenting the program?
A) Cost efficiency
B) Effectiveness
C) Progress
D) Relevancy
Ans: A
Cost efficiency evaluation measures the relationship between the results of a program and the costs of presenting the program. Relevancy is determined when the reasons for having a program or set of activities are evaluated. Progress answers the question as to whether the program activities are following the intended plan. Effectiveness focuses on formative evaluation as well as the immediate, short-term results.
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