All of the needed objective data on a specific health problem are avai

All of the needed objective data on a specific health problem are available for the community health nurse. Which of the following best describes why the nurse would also interview community residents about the health problem?

a. To confirm the accuracy of the previously collected data
b. To emphasize to residents the importance of the health problem
c. To obtain the residents’ personal insights and beliefs about the problem
d. To update the previously collected data

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: C
The nurse must understand the community’s perspective on health status, the services used or required, and their concerns. Official data do not capture this type of information. Data collected directly from an aggregate may be more insightful and accurate.