A nurse managing a wellness clinic counts the number of registered nurses that staff the clinic.
In this case, the nurse is evaluating:

A common participant outcome measure for evaluating a health promotion program is a change in knowledge.

Choice B: Number of staff involved is not a participant outcome measure.

Choice C: Organizational characteristics of the group that planned the program are not a participant outcome measure.

Choice D: The adequacy of the facilities of the program is not a participant outcome measure.

One of the best methods of assuring that a health promotion program is culturally appropriate is to involve members of the community in the planning and implementation process.

This can help ensure that the program is tailored to the specific needs and cultural values of the community it serves.

Choice B. Partnering with a nonprofit organization is incorrect because while it may be helpful, it does not necessarily ensure cultural appropriateness.

Choice C. Using governmental agencies as partners is incorrect because while it may be helpful, it does not necessarily ensure cultural appropriateness.

Choice D. Including a physician or a nurse on the planning committee is incorrect because while it may be helpful, it does not necessarily ensure cultural appropriateness.