A Nurse Is Beginning to Work with a Local Community

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse is beginning to work with a local community to address rising obesity rates in pregnant women. Which of the following statements about setting goals during the planning process is correct?

• A)Both long- and short-term goals must be identified.
• B)Only short-term goals should be identified initially.
• C)Goals should be formed first to help guide the community assessment.
• D)The goals should address negative health outcomes.

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