An Assessment of a Community Has Been Conducted

question 9

Multiple Choice

An assessment of a community has been conducted. The assessment revealed that the number of serious injuries in children has doubled in the past year. Based on this information, the most appropriate community nursing diagnosis is:

• A)Altered family processes related to hospitalization of an injured child.
• B)Risk for injury related to inadequate use of bicycle helmets.
• C)Noncompliance related to inappropriate use of child safety seats.
• D)Knowledge deficit related to injury prevention in children.

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Definitions:

Solomon Asch

A psychologist famous for his research on conformity, demonstrating how group pressure can make a person say something that is obviously incorrect.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what is considered normal or acceptable in a society or group.

Solomon Asch's Conformity Studies

A series of experiments conducted by Solomon Asch that demonstrated the degree to which an individual's own opinions are influenced by those of a majority group.

Standard Line

A reference point used in experiments, commonly in vision testing, against which comparisons are made or judgments are based.