Which Questions Are Appropriate for the Nurse to Ask When

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which questions are appropriate for the nurse to ask when assessing physical characteristics when conducting a community assessment? Select all that apply.

• A) What is the geographic description of the community?
• B) What is the criteria for membership in the community?
• C) How old is the community?
• D) What are the community's demographics?
• E) What are the neighboring areas?

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