A community health nurse is planning strategies to address childhood obesity in the area.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

During the response phase of a disaster, community health nurses play an integral role in meeting the national preparedness goal. They assist in mobilizing necessary resources and support the coordination of care, giving special attention to vulnerable groups12. Establishing a location to perform client triage is an important part of this process.

Choice B is not correct because developing an evacuation plan for the community is part of the preparedness phase, not the response phase.

Choice C is not correct because creating a checklist of needed supplies for each type of disaster is also part of the preparedness phase.

Choice D is not correct because conducting community disaster drills is also part of the preparedness phase.

• A. Use of educational materials in written and video format. This is generally a positive approach, as it caters to different learning styles. Therefore, it's not a barrier.
• B. Reliance on written notes during the teaching session. While notes can be helpful, excessive reliance on them might indicate a lack of confidence or familiarity with the material. This could hinder effective communication and engagement with the family, thus, it is a barrier.
• C. Use of humor to deal with disruptive behavior. Using humor inappropriately, especially in a sensitive situation like teaching about HIV infection control, can be perceived as unprofessional and disrespectful. It can also minimize the seriousness of the topic and create a barrier to learning.
• D. Previous experience teaching, i.e. a teens' course. While experience is generally beneficial, it could be a barrier if the nurse assumes the family's learning needs are the same as teenagers. Furthermore, if the nurse does not adapt their teaching style, and materials to the new audience, it will be a barrier.