A nurse is actively participating in efforts to reduce gun violence among young people. Which of the following actions is most likely being taken by the nurse?
a. Identifying populations at risk for violence
b. Passing legislation to support gun control
c. Searching lockers at school looking for weapons and contraband
d. Caring for clients who have sustained gunshot wounds
ANS: A
Nurses can identify populations at risk and target this population for aggression or anger man-agement. The other responses are not activities community health nurses would engage in.
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