The public health nurse is adapting a program for a vulnerable or marginalized population. What type of program would be best for offering screening procedures such as dental, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, vision, hearing, and lead poison?
A) Health fair
B) Positive parenting
C) Community health education
D) Diabetes education
Ans: A
A health fair is a way to cover a number of health promotion and education areas at once. Screening procedures such as dental, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, vision, hearing, and lead poison can be included in the agenda.
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