An industrial unit in which the employees regularly handle heavy machinery has employed a nurse. Which intervention is most relevant for the nurse in this work environment?
A) Supervising administration of immunizations for employees
B) Screening for common disorders at the workplace
C) Administering medications at the workplace
D) Preventing accidents at the workplace
D
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The role of an industrial nurse is to prevent accidents at the workplace. A school nurse, not an industrial one, supervises administration of immunizations, screening of common disorders, and administering medications at the workplace as a result of the age group of the clients.
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