The local stream was full of trash. The Boy Scouts had a cleanup day so they could again canoe on the stream. Which of the following actions should be taken by nurses in the local community?
a. Hold a dialogue with community members about the problem and its effects
b. Fight for stronger "do not trash" laws and harsher penalties
c. Lecture community organizations about the value of safe water for recreation
d. Put all personal trash in appropriate trash receptacles
ANS: A
An important nursing goal is to help people learn from their own experiences and analyze the world with an intention to change it. It is essential that those affected participate in the process of identifying and working to solve environmental problems. The nurse's role is to ask critical questions and help groups reflect on the environmental realities of their lives. The only way for the nurse to promote this involvement is through a dialogue with the community members.
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