After completing a community assessment the nurse is preparing a plan to address behavioral determinants of health. Which topics should the nurse include in this plan? (Select all that apply.)

1. Use of park and bicycle trails.
2. Intake of fresh fruits and vegetables.
3. Ease of obtaining marijuana and cocaine.
4. Hours that the community health clinic is open.
5. Use of protective gear when bicycling.


Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. Behavioral determinants involve personal behaviors that either promote or impair health. Behavioral factors are often those most amenable to change in efforts to prevent disease and promote health. Health-related behaviors include recreation and exercise, dietary patterns, substance use and abuse, and use of protective measures. Hours that the community health clinic is open is considered a health system determinant.
2. Behavioral determinants involve personal behaviors that either promote or impair health. Behavioral factors are often those most amenable to change in efforts to prevent disease and promote health. Health-related behaviors include recreation and exercise, dietary patterns, substance use and abuse, and use of protective measures. Hours that the community health clinic is open is considered a health system determinant.
3. Behavioral determinants involve personal behaviors that either promote or impair health. Behavioral factors are often those most amenable to change in efforts to prevent disease and promote health. Health-related behaviors include recreation and exercise, dietary patterns, substance use and abuse, and use of protective measures. Hours that the community health clinic is open is considered a health system determinant.
5. Behavioral determinants involve personal behaviors that either promote or impair health. Behavioral factors are often those most amenable to change in efforts to prevent disease and promote health. Health-related behaviors include recreation and exercise, dietary patterns, substance use and abuse, and use of protective measures. Hours that the community health clinic is open is considered a health system determinant.

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