During the assessment phase,the nurse compiles and interprets available data and draws conclusions as to the community's strengths and concerns.Which of the following best describes why the nurse would also conduct interviews with key informants?
A) To ensure that others agree with the nurse's plans for interventions
B) To confirm the nurse's initial findings and conclusions
C) To encourage community partners to feel they "own" the data
D) To generate nonstatistical data such as values, beliefs, and perceived needs

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Data generation is the process of developing data that do not already exist,through interaction with community members,individuals,families,or groups.Such information might include the community's knowledge and beliefs,values and sentiments,and goals and perceived needs.Such data are collected by interviews and observation.Interviews with key informants provide data; the purpose is not to ensure agreement with the nurse's plan or confirm findings.The key informants are formal or informal leaders within the community and although they may have information to share about the community,it may not be important that they feel that they "own" the data.

During the Assessment Phase,the Nurse Compiles and Interprets Available Data