The public health nurse is assessing resources in a rural community. Which healthcare resource is of utmost importance to the community?

Answer and explanation The correct answer is C. Choice A rationale

While the dissemination of all educational pamphlets among the served counties indicates successful distribution of information, it does not necessarily reflect a change in health outcomes or behaviors.

Choice B rationale

Although a high rating from workshop attendees indicates that the program was well-received, it does not provide measurable health outcomes.

Choice C rationale

A decrease in cardiac-related fatalities by 109% six months after the program’s presentation is a direct and measurable outcome that indicates the program was successful in its goal to prevent strokes and acute coronary syndrome.

Choice D rationale

While a commitment to adopting a healthier lifestyle from 65% of the program’s participants is a positive outcome, it is based on self-report and does not provide direct evidence of a decrease in strokes or acute coronary syndrome.

Answer and explanation

The correct answer is Choice C.

Choice A rationale

While ensuring safe drinking water is important during a disaster, it may not be the most important content for a community health nurse to include in a disaster management class in a Gulf Coast town that caters to tourists.

Choice B rationale

Knowing available evacuation routes from the town is crucial during a disaster. However, in a Gulf Coast town that caters to tourists, the most significant threat is likely to be hurricanes.

Choice C rationale

Given the geographical location of the Gulf Coast town, hurricane preparedness for families and businesses is the most important content to include in the class. Hurricanes are a common natural disaster in this area, and being prepared can help reduce the impact of such events.

Choice D rationale

While it’s important to know what actions to take during a tornado, tornadoes are not as common as hurricanes in Gulf Coast towns. Therefore, hurricane preparedness would be more relevant to include in the class.