A nurse is creating a program objective. Which of the following would be developed?
A) Decrease the incidence of early childhood disease in Center County by providing immunization clinics in all schools between August and December of 2007.
B) Provide condoms to sexually active teenagers in the local high school.
C) Increase by 25% the number of school-age children wearing seat belts.
D) Provide free diabetic screening every other month for 2 years.

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A program objective should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Choice A meets these criteria by specifying the target (early childhood disease), the method (immunization clinics), the location (Center County), and the time frame (between August and December of 2007).

A Nurse Is Creating a Program Objective