The nurse is using previously collected data about the incidence and prevalence of lead poisoning in the community as a starting point when conducting a community assessment.What would be the nurse's next step?

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One approach to community assessment is the problem-oriented approach.Using this approach,the nurse assesses a community in relation to a specific topic or health problem.The nurse begins the process with the problem or topic area and then assesses a specific community in relation to that topic.If a particular problem has been identified in previously collected data,the nurse should assess the community in relation to the identified need before gathering resources,working with others,or trying to help colleagues,who may have other priorities.

The Nurse Is Using Previously Collected Data About the Incidence