A nurse working in a factory performs routine hearing tests for employees.The factory uses 90 dB as the safe limit for an 8-hour day's exposure to machine noise rather than 85 dB as recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.The nurse is functioning in what nursing role?

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The nurse is functioning as an Occupational Health Nurse, focusing on the prevention of illness, promotion of health, and assessment of health needs within the work environment, specifically conducting hearing tests to monitor the effects of noise exposure on employees.

A Nurse Working in a Factory Performs Routine Hearing Tests