A nurse is assessing for environmental health risks in the community. Which of the following approaches would be most appropriate for the nurse to use? (Select all that apply.)
A) Asking legislators to provide a list of environmental pollutants in the area
B) Developing a list of exposures associated with urban, rural, or suburban settings
C) Assessing the risk by medium such as air, water, soil, or food
D) Dividing the environment into functional locations: home, school, workplace, and community
E) Recruiting community members to sign a petition to decrease pollution

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B, C, and D are appropriate approaches for a nurse assessing environmental health risks. Developing a list of exposures by setting (B), assessing risks by medium (C), and dividing the environment into functional locations (D) are all effective strategies for identifying and understanding environmental health risks. These approaches allow for a comprehensive assessment of potential hazards in different contexts and through various exposure pathways.

A Nurse Is Assessing for Environmental Health Risks in the Community