Why Is It Important for Nurses to Understand the Premises

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for nurses to understand the premises of environmental health?

• A) Nurses should be able to assess risks and advocate for policies that support healthy environments.
• B) Toxicologists often consult nurses about environmental pollutants.
• C) Pollutant exposures such as lead are reported by nurses to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• D) Many Americans live in areas that do not meet current national air quality standards.

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Definitions:

Parkinson Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability.

Excessive Activity

An abnormal or unusually high level of activity or action, which can pertain to physical, mental, or neural functions.

Selective Dystonias

A group of movement disorders characterized by sustained muscle contractions causing twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures, affecting a specific body part.

Basal Ganglia

The basal ganglia are a group of structures in the brain involved in movements, decision making, and rewarding experiences.