After a hurricane has devastated a community, the population health nurse becomes involved in local recovery efforts. Which tertiary prevention measure should the nurse consider to aid in the recovery of this community?
1. Promote legislation to reduce pollutant emissions.
2. Promote replacement of hazard-producing industrial processes.
3. Screen for the effects of environmental changes that result from the hurricane.
4. Promote environmental policies to prevent recurrence of problems that result from environmental changes caused by the hurricane.
Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. Promoting environmental policies to prevent recurrence is a tertiary measure. Damage has already occurred and the objective is to restore capability to its optimal level. Promoting legislation and screening are secondary measures. Promoting replacement of hazard-producing processes is a primary measure.
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