A Nurse Working in the Community Uses the Public Health

question 39

Multiple Choice

A nurse working in the community uses the public health intervention model to combat diabetes mellitus type 2.Using this model,which interventions are appropriate?

• A) Community: Encourage high-risk patients to have glucose screening.
• B) Community: Lobby for funds to build walking and biking trails.
• C) Community: Subsidize community gardens in areas where produce is expensive.
• D) Individual/family: Educate about the benefits of daily exercise.
• E) Societal: Pressure Congress for laws requiring insurance incentives for health promotion.

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Definitions:

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