A nursing instructor describes one approach to conducting an assessment as a collection of data about the populations living within the community; an assessment of the assets within the community, such as the local health department capacity; and the identification of problems and issues in the community, such as unmet needs and health disparities and opportunities for action. The instructor explains that this type of approach is called a:
A)Rapid needs assessment.
B)Comprehensive community assessment.
C)Population-focused assessment.
D)Health impact assessment.

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A comprehensive community assessment is a type of assessment that collects data about the populations living within the community, assesses the assets within the community, and identifies problems and issues in the community.

A Nursing Instructor Describes One Approach to Conducting an Assessment