A PHN is conducting a community assessment. Which of the following is the best example of this action?
a. Visiting an elderly person at home to as-sess and evaluate safety and fall risk
b. Developing diagnoses to identify nursing interventions at a health clinic
c. Evaluating services at an immunization clinic where a translator provides services
d. Compiling recent data from the county health department on child abuse cases
ANS: D
Compiling recent data from the county health department on child abuse cases is an example of community assessment, assessing needs and data within a community. Community assessment does not happen with an individual. Community assessment must be completed before diagnoses can be developed. Evaluation of services is not part of community assessment.
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