Question

1. A community health nurse of focusing on primary prevention strategies to improve the health of people in the local community by examining environment influences on population health. The nurse is working with city planners to implement a variety of environmental health activities. Which of the following would be appropriate?
   1. Screening for high levels of lead in low incoming housing
   2. Making referrals to physicians for chemical exposure testing
   3. Providing more roads to that people can have easier access to healthcare
   4. Assisting in the development of a walking trail

Answer 1

Option D is correct.The nurse assist with city planners to develop walking trail.City planners are keen in promoting walkable cities . Many cities are turning into active green space.Prevention within the environment include well designed community and reduce urban areas.Promote mixed land use and include healthy habits like walking and bicycling.

Option A is incorrect because screening of high lead in low income housing is not prevention strategy but restoration interventions.

Option B Is incorrect because referrals to physician for chemical exposure is not prevention strategy.

Option C is incorrect because it's not primary intervention in environmental area.Providing more roads to patient can improve the health care for the community.