Which of the following interventions demonstrates a community/public health nurse engaging in primary prevention related to adolescent violence?
a. Promoting youth engagement in social activities and employment opportunities
b. Educating gang members about the dangers of staying in the gang
c. Visiting jails or juvenile detention centers to see the consequences of violence
d. Screening youth for risk factors to identify if they have a tendency toward violence
ANS: A
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