Several nursing interventions can be used to decrease environmental influences on health. How can a nurse use primary prevention to decrease pollution?
A) Promote routine immunizations to minimize diseases caused by biologic agents.
B) Monitor for signs of hazardous environmental conditions, such as blood lead levels.
C) Assess for signs of illness related to environmental hazards in the community.
D) Treat and monitor disorders caused by environmental conditions.
Ans: A
A nurse can use primary prevention to decrease pollution by promoting routine immunizations to minimize diseases caused by biologic agents. The nurse can use many techniques involving secondary preventions, including monitoring for signs of hazardous environmental conditions, such as blood lead levels; assessing for signs of illness related to environmental hazards in the community; and treating and monitoring disorders caused by environmental conditions.
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