What Must Nurses Involved with Community Development Understand

question 9

Multiple Choice

What must nurses involved with community development understand?

• A) They must create a climate of trust in order to direct the community about health issues.
• B) They should value the experiences of professionals more than those of laypersons.
• C) They need to know who the key players are and the community history.
• D) Nurse practitioners need to be the gatekeepers of the health care system.

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