Before beginning to survey the community to assess its health needs and strengths,the nurse reviews various documents,including local statistical data and the minutes of the previous meeting of the health care agency.Which of the following best explains why the nurse would start with this activity?
A) To avoid confronting the community until the nurse is thoroughly oriented
B) To become familiar with previous goals and priorities of the agency
C) To help get a better understanding of the assigned community
D) To save time and effort and perhaps have new insights

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The nurse uses previously gathered data because it saves time and effort.Many sources of data are readily available and useful for secondary analysis.Being familiar with the community before the assessment is important,however,being thoroughly oriented is not necessary.The nurse should become familiar with the community,not the goals and priorities of the agency.It is helpful for the nurse to better understand the community,but the main reason is to save time and avoid duplication of data that may already exist.

Before Beginning to Survey the Community to Assess Its Health