The intervention that a nurse and a planning group proposed was not accepted, primarily because of poor timing and lack of funds. Which of the following is helpful for the nurse to remember?
a. At least an effort was made to intervene.
b. The situation will probably not get worse.
c. The communities can function without the proposed program.
d. There are always other options that might meet the same goals.
ANS: D
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