A PHN is conducting an assessment of the community's health. ...

[jasdeep_brar]

A PHN is conducting an assessment of the community's health. Which of the following is being accomplished through this activity?
 
  a. Define one problem that will be the focus for a year
  b. Assess a social network of interacting in-dividuals usually in a defined territory
  c. Minimize the effects of health risks and hazards
  d. Intervene at the population level by changing laws and regulations

Question 2

A nurse is writing to a legislator to advocate for funds to support advanced practice nursing ed-ucation. Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse? (Select all that ap-ply.)
 
  a. Limit the letter to one page in length
  b. Identify oneself as a nurse
  c. Provide only factual information
  d. Share personal knowledge about the issue
  e. Arrange a face-to-face meeting as soon as possible

[mariahkathleeen]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A community is defined as a social network of interacting individuals, usually concentrated in a defined territory. The community assessment generally results in a lengthy list of community problems and issues. Intervention and minimization do not take place during the assessment phase.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D
When writing to a legislator, the letter should be a maximum of two pages in length and opinions should be expressed. Additionally, the nurse should identify oneself as a nurse and share knowledge about the issue.

[jasdeep_brar]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[coreycathey]

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