How Do Nurses Address Environmental Health Issues?
Nurses address environmental health issues through various roles and actions:
1. Education: Nurses educate patients and communities about the impacts of environmental factors on health and how to mitigate risks. 2. Advocacy: They advocate for policies that protect public health from environmental hazards. 3. Assessment: Nurses assess environmental conditions as part of patient evaluations to identify potential health risks. 4. Research: They engage in research to understand the links between environmental factors and health outcomes, contributing to evidence-based practices.
