A nurse has invited community members to participate as full partners in creating changes to improve the health of the community.Which of the following may be an unexpected consequence of this action?
A) A change in the distribution or redistribution of power and influence
B) An increase in awareness of the importance of health
C) Continued ongoing interest in community health activities
D) Improved family functioning and involvement in health activities

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Collaborative practice models involving the community and nurses in joint decision making and specific nursing roles are required.Nurses must remember that collaboration means shared roles and a cooperative effort in which participants want to work together.These participants must see themselves as part of a group effort and share in the process,beginning with planning and including decision making.This means sharing not only the power but also the responsibility for the outcomes of the intervention.By having the community members involved in creating the health change it is likely they will have an increased awareness of the importance of health,an ongoing interest in the health of the community.These things should occur because the community is more educated about its health because of its involvement.Being involved will not necessarily result in improved family functioning so this consequence will most likely not occur.

A Nurse Has Invited Community Members to Participate as Full