When assessing environmental health risks, a nurse can use more than one approach. The risks can be assessed by which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Asking legislators to provide a list of environmental pollutants in the area
B) Developing a list of exposures associated with urban, rural, or suburban settings
C) Assessing the risk by media such as air, water, soil, and food
D) Dividing the environment into functional locations: home, school, workplace, and community

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A nurse can assess environmental health risks by developing a list of exposures associated with different settings (B), assessing the risk by media such as air, water, soil, and food (C), and dividing the environment into functional locations such as home, school, workplace, and community (D). Asking legislators for a list of environmental pollutants is not a reliable method for assessing risks as it is not always up-to-date or comprehensive. Therefore, option A is not a valid choice.

When Assessing Environmental Health Risks, a Nurse Can Use More