There are several general environmental health competencies for nurses. An example of the competency "assessment and referral" is
1. Nurses should be advocates for public policy changes.
2. Nurses should understand policy framework and major pieces of legislation.
3. Nurses should be able to successfully complete an environmental health history.
4. Nurses should understand scientific principles about the relationship between individuals and the environment.
ANS: 3
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