An occupational and environmental health nurse recently treated approximately 20 employees for hand injuries. The employees all work on the factory assembly line. The nurse decides to implement a program for primary prevention.
Which of the following activities would be appropriate?
A) Institute an orientation for employees about the equipment.
B) Conduct hearing screening tests of the employees.
C) Institute whirlpool treatments for injured extremities.
D) Ensure adherence to physical therapy regimen for injured workers.
Question 2
A corrections nurse is proactively working with the institution to develop programs to address future trends. Which type of program would be most appropriate for the nurse to recommend?
A) Treatment of typical disorders found in younger inmates
B) Routine cervical cancer screening for female inmates
C) Clinics to address acute disease conditions
D) Education for release after shorter incarcerations
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