Question

To derive a community nursing diagnosis, community assessment data are analyzed and inferences are presented. What statement indicates an example of a descriptive, rather than an etiologic, inference?

A)
Lack of obstetric and family practitioners in Rosemont
B)
High prevalence of dental caries among children at Temple Elementary School in Rosemont
C)
Lack of dental assessment and treatment at the Third Street Clinic
D)
Low median household income in CT 4104 and associated limited economic resources for purchasing dental care

Answer 1

A descriptive inference describes a fact or observation about a community, without identifying the cause or underlying factors.

Step-by-step explanation:

An example of a descriptive, rather than an etiologic, inference would be:

B) High prevalence of dental caries among children at Temple Elementary School in Rosemont

This is a descriptive inference because it identifies a fact or observation about the community - that there is a high prevalence of dental caries among children at Temple Elementary School. It does not make a statement about the cause or underlying factors contributing to this high prevalence.