The population health nurse is working with city council members ...

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The population health nurse is working with city council members to identify environmental factors that negatively impact the health of community members. Which factors should the nurse call to the attention of the council members? (Select all that apply.
 
  1. Urban sprawl.
  2. Gang violence.
  3. Green space in communities.
  4. Organized recreation programs.
  5. Disparities in socioeconomic status.

Question 2

Due to budget cuts, a community has reduced its garbage pickup frequency from twice a week to once a week. Because of this the population health nurse should be concerned about the potential increase in:
 
  1. Making the area look unsightly.
  2. Animal pests that could spread disease.
  3. The amount of trash generated per household.
  4. Spreading weeds from uncollected grass clippings.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 2, 5
Explanation: 1. Factors that negatively impact health include urban sprawl; disparities in socioeconomic status, and gang violence. Green space in communities can contribute to exercise and mental relaxation, which improve health. Organized recreation programs can provide creative outlets for the community members, which improves health.
2. Factors that negatively impact health include urban sprawl; disparities in socioeconomic status, and gang violence. Green space in communities can contribute to exercise and mental relaxation, which improve health. Organized recreation programs can provide creative outlets for the community members, which improves health.
5. Factors that negatively impact health include urban sprawl; disparities in socioeconomic status, and gang violence. Green space in communities can contribute to exercise and mental relaxation, which improve health. Organized recreation programs can provide creative outlets for the community members, which improves health.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. A cutback in the collection of garbage can allow it to pile up, which increases the potential for animal pests around the garbage and the potential to spread disease. Despite making the area look unsightly, this does not have the potential to affect health, nor do weeds from uncollected grass clippings. The amount of trash generated per household is not likely to increase; it will only accumulate from being collected less frequently.