A community health nurse is discussing the core functions of public health inquiry with a group of student nurses. Which statement made by a student nurse indicates the need for further discussion about the core functions?

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One of the three core functions of public health inquiry is not being an active member of the community in order to understand the need first hand. This statement made by the student indicates there is a need for further discussion. The three core functions of public health inquiry include (1) identifying and clarifying the ethical dilemma; (2) analyzing it in terms of alternative courses of action and their consequences; and (3) resolving the dilemma by deciding which course of action best incorporates and balances the guiding principles and values.

A Community Health Nurse Is Discussing the Core Functions of Public