A nurse evaluates a smoking cessation program, the gained or increased financial income, the improvements in the community attributable to the program, and the costs that would result if the program was not offered. Which term best describes the action of the nurse?
A) Cost-effectiveness analysis
B) Cost-benefit analysis
C) Supply and demand
D) Microeconomic theory

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The nurse is conducting a cost-benefit analysis, which involves comparing the costs of a program (in this case, a smoking cessation program) to the financial benefits it brings, including the potential costs avoided by implementing the program. This analysis helps in determining the overall economic value of the program to the community.

A Nurse Evaluates a Smoking Cessation Program, the Gained or Increased