A nurse is planning a community health fair at a local community center. Which goals regarding health promotion does the nurse plan to highlight at the event? Select all that apply

Question

A) The ability to change and modify goals as health needs change
B) The ability for clients to be able to assess and evaluate their health needs
C) The ability for the client to promote health in other individuals
D) The ability to promote cost-saving techniques to healthcare providers
E) The ability to prevent disease by imitating nursing techniques

Answer 1

Answer: A, B

The nurse has an integral role in health promotion. The nurse's aim should be to teach clients how to remain healthy, thus preserving wellness. The overarching goal is to ensure that clients understand the importance of setting health goals for themselves and their children, and that clients are able to assess, implement, evaluate and, as their health needs change, modify them. Some examples of how nurses participate in health promotion include providing health education at every opportunity, evaluating and screening clients to identify prevention opportunities such as immunizations, and promoting wellness in the community by organizing and participating in community events such as health fairs.