If the nurse wants to gather information such as the condition of homes, size of lots, neighborhood hangouts, road conditions, and modes of transportation, she would do which of the following?
A) Participant observation
B) Windshield survey
C) A survey
D) Informant interviews

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A windshield survey involves the observation of the community while driving or walking around. It allows the nurse to gather information about the physical and environmental characteristics of the community, such as the condition of homes, size of lots, neighborhood hangouts, road conditions, and modes of transportation. Participant observation involves the nurse actively participating in the community to gather data, while surveys involve direct questioning of community members. Informant interviews involve gathering information from key informants in the community.

If the Nurse Wants to Gather Information Such as the Condition