Witnessing gun violence or knowing its victims affects children indirectly. Nurses can actively participate in efforts to reduce gun violence among young people by:
A) Identifying populations at risk for violence and targeting aggression or anger management
B) Passing legislation to support gun control
C) Searching lockers at school looking for weapons and contraband
D) Caring for clients who have sustained gun shot wounds

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Nurses can identify populations at risk for violence and provide targeted interventions such as aggression or anger management training. This will help reduce the incidence of gun violence among young people. Passing legislation to support gun control (B) is a political action that nurses can advocate for but may not directly reduce gun violence. Searching lockers at school (C) is not a nursing function and violates the privacy rights of students. Caring for clients who have sustained gun shot wounds (D) is important but reactive rather than proactive in preventing gun violence among young people.

Witnessing Gun Violence or Knowing Its Victims Affects Children Indirectly