A nurse checks health department records to compare the number of new teen clients presenting for birth control counseling and management in the 2 months before and after an education intervention program to decrease teen pregnancy.Which of the following steps of the evaluation process is being completed by the nurse?
A) Engage stakeholders
B) Justify conclusions
C) Gather credible evidence
D) Focus on the evaluation design

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When the nurse gathers credible evidence,the following information is collected: indicators that will be used,sources of data,quality of the data,quantity of information to be gathered,and the logistics of the data gathering phase.Data gathered should provide credible evidence and should convey a well-rounded view of the program.Engaging stakeholders includes those who are involved in planning,funding,and implementing the program; those who are affected by the program; and the intended users of its services.When the nurse justifies conclusions,the conclusions of the evaluation should be validated by linking them to the evidence gathered and then appraising them against the values or standards set by the stakeholders.When focusing on the evaluation design,the nurse will describe the purpose for the evaluation,the users who will receive the report,how it will be used,the questions and methods to be used,and any necessary agreements.

A Nurse Checks Health Department Records to Compare the Number