Asked by Tonya Young on Jul 15, 2024

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A community health nurse gathers information about how individuals in a low-income neighborhood perceive the community and its state of health.Which of the following assessment strategies would be appropriate?

A) Conducting a windshield survey while driving
B) Reviewing a multitude of community databases
C) Interviewing residents living on every fifth block
D) Analyzing demographic data on the community

Windshield Survey

An observational method involving a visual assessment of a community's features, conditions, and resources from a vehicle.

Demographic Data

Information related to the characteristics of human populations, such as age, gender, income, and ethnicity, often used for statistical analysis.

Community Databases

Collections of data that are accessible by a community of users, often focused on a specific area of interest or geographic area.

  • Identify and assess community health needs and implement appropriate health programs.
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Miraj PatelJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
To assess community perceptions,the nurse will need to interact with a cross section of the community.Interviewing residents is one way to find out about community concerns and opinions.The other methods are assessment strategies that will provide data about the community but do not offer information on how community members view the community.