The population health nurse is aware of many young couples with children purchasing and renovating older community homes. What prevention measure should the nurse implement to ensure the safety of these families?
1. Screen all members for lead levels.
2. Monitor lead levels in the family members.
3. Encourage the safe removal of lead-based paint in the homes.
4. Institute chelating measures for lead removal in the family members.
Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. A primary prevention measure for an older home would be to encourage the removal of any lead-based paint. Screening and monitoring lead levels are secondary prevention measures. Chelation therapy is a tertiary prevention measure.
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