After completing a needs assessment,the nurse is confident that he has identified the highest priority health programming need within the community.He presents his ideas at a community interest meeting,and the attendees show essentially no interest in being involved.Knowing that the health problem must be addressed he proceeds with implementation as planned.Which of the following is the most likely outcome of the program?
A) Community members will become increasingly positive about the new program.
B) Others will recognize the importance of the program and become involved.
C) The public health agency will both publicize and expand the program.
D) The program will fail because of the community's lack of interest.

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Perspectives on the program,or what people think about the need for a program,might differ among health providers,agency administrators,policymakers,and potential clients.These groups are considered the stakeholders in the program.Collecting data on the opinions and attitudes of all persons,whether directly or indirectly involved with the program,is necessary to determine if the program is feasible,if there is a need to redefine the problems,or if a new program should be developed or an existing program expanded or modified.If a new or changed program is to be successful,it must not only be available,but also be accessible and acceptable to the people who will use it.If community members do not accept the programming,it is unlikely that they will become increasingly positive about it or invite others to become involved.The public health agency could attempt to publicize and expand the program,but without the acceptance of the community it will most likely fail.

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