After a Hurricane Has Devastated a Community, the Population Health

question 7

Multiple Choice

After a hurricane has devastated a community, the population health nurse becomes involved in local recovery efforts. Which tertiary prevention measure should the nurse consider to aid in the recovery of this community?

• A) Promote legislation to reduce pollutant emissions.
• B) Promote replacement of hazard-producing industrial processes.
• C) Screen for the effects of environmental changes that result from the hurricane.
• D) Promote environmental policies to prevent recurrence of problems that result from environmental changes caused by the hurricane.

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