Which of the following objectives is most appropriate for the development of a community-oriented nursing care plan?
a. All monitored patients will receive abortive therapy for lethal dysrhythmias within 3 minutes of dysrhythmia recognition.
b. Of mothers receiving nutrition counseling, 80 will identify five sources of calcium by the end of class.
c. 95 of children will be immunized by 1 year of age.
d. There will be a 25 reduction in health disparities by 2015.
Question 2
Before beginning to survey the community to assess its health needs and strengths, the nurse reviews various documents, including local statistical data and the minutes of the previous meeting of the health care agency.
Which of the following best explains why the nurse would start with this activity?
a. To avoid confronting the community until the nurse is thoroughly oriented
b. To become familiar with previous goals and priorities of the agency
c. To help get a better understanding of the assigned community
d. To save time and effort and perhaps have new insights