A Nurse Is Working in a Family Planning Clinic That

A nurse is working in a family planning clinic that provides treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . The nurse has noticed a significant increase in the incidence rate of STIs in the young women being seen at the clinic and wonders if this is a community-wide problem. Which of the following techniques would be a helpful first step in answering her question?

A) Develop collaborative relationships with other health-care providers in the area concerned with STIs.
B) Perform a comprehensive community assessment.
C) Interview several key stakeholders in the community.
D) Create a federally qualified health center (FQHC) .