Environmental health comprises those aspects of human health affecting quality of life that are determined by biological, chemical, and social and psychological problems in the envi-ronment.
Why is it important for nurses to understand the premises of environmental health? 1. Nurses should be able to assess, eliminate/reduce, educate, and advocate for poli-cies that support health environments.
2. Toxicologists often consult nurses about environmental pollutants.
3. Pollutants such as lead are among the top 20 reported by nurses to the Environ-mental Protection Agency.
4. Many Americans live in areas that do not meet current national ambient air quality standards.
Question 2
Although infectious diseases may not be the leading cause of death in the United States, they continue to present varied, multiple, and complex challenges to all health care providers. What role do nurses play in infectious disease management?
1. Nurses are often involved in the eradication of these diseases.
2. Nurses must know about these diseases to effectively participate in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control.
3. Health care providers rely on nurses to diagnose these diseases.
4. Nurses are involved in public policy matters related to these diseases.
The Scale of Life
French and U.S. presidential elections in 2012 illustrate the durability of political culture and ho
The major fissures of the human cerebral cortex.
Fields of Environmental Science
The human chromosome set
Staphylococcus aureus cells (yellow) stuck in mucus secreted by human nasal epithelial cells.