Which would be an acceptable community-health diagnosis?
1. Risk for Injury Related to Lack of Safe Bicycle Paths in High-Traffic Areas
2. Ineffective Family Coping Related to Lack of Time Together
3. Alterations in Nutrition Related to Use of Fast Food Restaurants
4. Ineffective Communication Related to Lack of Community Newsletter
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: The lack of safe bicycle paths in high-traffic areas is a community hazard affecting a large population of people. Ineffective family coping is appropriate for one family; alterations in nutrition and ineffective communication are not appropriate for the community as a whole.
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