The population health nurse notices that the population in the homeless shelters has increased, with a noticeable rise of pregnant women. The nurse coordinates with the shelter to provide meals that are more nutritionally adequate than the usual bologna
sandwich, chips, and soda that is provided. This is considered:
1. Preventing illness and injury.
2. Preventing poverty and homelessness.
3. Resolving existing problems.
4. Health promotion.
Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. When resolving existing health problems special attention needs to be given to meeting the nutritional needs of vulnerable groups such as pregnant women. Prevention of homelessness can occur at the individual or family level or at community levels. Population health nurses can help prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless by assisting them to eliminate factors that may contribute to homelessness. Illness and injury prevention strategies may also be undertaken with respect to specific health problems experienced by poor and homeless persons. Health promotion directs efforts toward ensuring the overall health of the women during their pregnancy.
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