A community health nurse is developing a program on internal and external environmental issues for school nurses. In describing Healthy People 2020, which goal would the community health nurse emphasize for this group?
A) Eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.
B) Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.
C) Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.
D) Promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across every stage of life.
Ans: C
Healthy People 2020 identifies four overarching goals: eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death; achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups; create social and physical environments that promote good health for all; and promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across every stage of life. Comprehensive school health programs should focus on delivering health services mandated by state laws and the individual school system as well as on health education. Additionally, both internal and external environmental issues are critical areas of assessment and intervention for school nurses.
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