The community/public health nurse wanted to most effectively and efficiently determine the health and well-being of the community. Which of the following is the easiest way to determine a community's health?
a. Ask the members of the media who report on the community
b. Examine epidemiologic statistics of morbidity and mortality
c. Review the discharge diagnoses of clients from the community hospital
d. Visit the local grocery stores and exercise programs
ANS: B
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