A nurse is caring for a client who lives in a home that uses a well. Which is a statement used in teaching the client?

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The nurse teaches the client that the home's well water is a form of groundwater. Underground sources, or groundwater, include aquifers that run beneath the ground level and are reached via wells and springs. Drinking water is available in two forms: surface water and groundwater. Surface water sources include lakes, streams, and municipal reservoirs for water use. Both are potential sources of contamination or pollution. Because wells are not regulated by municipalities and therefore not by the EPA, the nurse should not teach the client that well water is universally safe. Wells can become contaminated, and it is the responsibility of private owners to test and treat for contamination.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Lives in a Home