While completing a community assessment,the nurse needs to learn the location of main health facilities and the number of who receive welfare.Where should the nurse access this information?

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The county health department is the most appropriate source of information regarding the location of health facilities and the number of people who receive welfare. The health department has records of all licensed healthcare providers and facilities in the county, as well as data on the number of residents receiving welfare benefits. The police department is unlikely to have this information, while the city health planning board may only have information specific to their jurisdiction, which may not be the same as the entire county. State census data may provide some information on welfare recipients, but it is unlikely to provide specific information on the location of health facilities.

While Completing a Community Assessment,the Nurse Needs to Learn the Location