A community health nurse is beginning to work with a newly assigned community.Which of the following would be appropriate actions for the nurse to take to help ensure acceptance?
A) Asking those with whom the nurse interacts in the course of daily living their perception of the community (e.g., clerks in grocery stores or pharmacies)
B) Attending community events such as festivals or fairs and interacting with participants
C) Becoming involved in and contributing to volunteer community organizations
D) Completing a comprehensive physical assessment on nearby neighbors

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Gaining entry or acceptance into the community is perhaps the biggest challenge in assessment.The nurse is usually an outsider and often represents an established health care system that is neither known nor trusted by community members,who may therefore react with indifference or even active hostility.Entry into the community is critical.Often the nurse can gain entry by taking part in community events,visiting people in formal leadership positions,and clarifying community members' perceptions of health needs.While an activity such as volunteering is a positive action,it is not the most efficient way to become involved in the wider community.Completing physical assessments on individuals is an individual-based,not community-based intervention and would not be anticipated to be performed by the community health nurse.

A Community Health Nurse Is Beginning to Work with a Newly