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The Healthy Communities and Cities initiative supports the idea that:
 
  a. healthy cities and communities must be both environmentally and socially sus-tainable.
  b. healthy public policy is the responsibility of elected officials.
  c. physical environments cannot be changed, thus strategies must be developed in order to cope with them.
  d. the World Health Organization (WHO) is the primary source of information for cit-ies.

Question 2

A nurse is planning interventions that will be used when providing care for a rural client. Which of the following characteristics of rural life should the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Lack of anonymity
  b. Higher prevalence of high-risk occupations
  c. Churches and schools as socialization centers
  d. Preference for interacting with outsiders
  e. Increased mobility



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Healthy cities and communities must be both environmentally and socially sustainable through a strategy of primary care. Healthy public policy should involve collaboration at all levels. Sup-portive environments should be created. The WHO originally began this movement, but now sharing occurs among those participating in this initiative.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
Characteristics of rural life include lack of anonymity, higher prevalence of high-risk occupations, churches and schools as socialization centers, and preference for interacting with members of own community. Those living in a rural community typically have decreased mobility.





 

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