The nurse gave each participant a health-risk appraisal tool to determine the health needs of the group as a whole. What other purpose may the tool serve?
a. To assess the needs of the broader community
b. To demonstrate the necessity of having health education programs
c. To motivate participants to consider changing high-risk behaviors
d. To provide data for future planning by the nurse's employer
ANS: C
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