A nurse is utilizing the Harm Reduction Model to help with educating a community where substance use is becoming an increasing problem.
According to the harm reduction model, which of the following statements by the nurse is true?

Choice A rationale

Reassuring teenagers they will not be forced to participate establishes safety but does not actively encourage engagement in the group discussion, which is crucial for sharing and mutual support.

Choice B rationale

Encouraging comfort before sharing personal problems respects boundaries, but it does not fully address the group’s purpose to create a supportive environment for individuals facing similar challenges.

Choice C rationale

Highlighting a safe space for sharing problems emphasizes the group’s supportive intent, helping the teenager feel understood and potentially encouraging participation in mutual problem-solving.

Choice D rationale

Validating feelings acknowledges emotional concerns but may not fully explain the group’s purpose, missing an opportunity to motivate the teenager to engage with peers. .

Choice A rationale

Prejudice contributes to health disparities but is not the root cause of vulnerability, as it lacks direct linkage to tangible resource availability essential for health maintenance and access.

Choice B rationale

Resource insufficiency directly hinders access to healthcare, education, and basic needs, creating a systemic barrier to health, particularly in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.

Choice C rationale

Family support is crucial for emotional and logistical support but its breakdown is often secondary to broader systemic resource deficits exacerbating vulnerability.

Choice D rationale

Social isolation impacts health through emotional and social deprivation but is frequently a consequence rather than the primary cause of systemic vulnerability.