A city has adopted the policy of banning smoking in all public parks. When evaluating the policy, which issues should the nurse identify as potentially problematic? (Select all that apply.)
1. Park maintenance crews will have less smoking debris to clean.
2. Individuals who smoke may argue that their personal rights are being affected.
3. The park employs two full-time and one part-time employee for 20 square miles.
4. City dwellers will not be exposed to second-hand smoke while enjoying the park.
5. Individuals who smoke will no longer utilize the services available through the park.
Answer: 2, 3, 5
Explanation: 2. Criteria for evaluating health policies include their adequacy in meeting the health needs of the public, safeguards for the rights of individuals, equitable allocation of resources, their capacity for implementation, and the effects of the policy on the target population. Potential issues with the policy include the individuals who smoke arguing that personal rights are being violated. Another issue would be the lack of employees available to enforce the policy. And lastly there is a potential loss of revenue if individuals who smoke no longer use the services available through the park. Having less debris to clean is an advantage to the policy. Reducing exposure to second-hand smoke is also an advantage to the policy.
3. Criteria for evaluating health policies include their adequacy in meeting the health needs of the public, safeguards for the rights of individuals, equitable allocation of resources, their capacity for implementation, and the effects of the policy on the target population. Potential issues with the policy include the individuals who smoke arguing that personal rights are being violated. Another issue would be the lack of employees available to enforce the policy. And lastly there is a potential loss of revenue if individuals who smoke no longer use the services available through the park. Having less debris to clean is an advantage to the policy. Reducing exposure to second-hand smoke is also an advantage to the policy.
5. Criteria for evaluating health policies include their adequacy in meeting the health needs of the public, safeguards for the rights of individuals, equitable allocation of resources, their capacity for implementation, and the effects of the policy on the target population. Potential issues with the policy include the individuals who smoke arguing that personal rights are being violated. Another issue would be the lack of employees available to enforce the policy. And lastly there is a potential loss of revenue if individuals who smoke no longer use the services available through the park. Having less debris to clean is an advantage to the policy. Reducing exposure to second-hand smoke is also an advantage to the policy.
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