The correct answer is Choice C because, "Motor vehicle safety," as it is the leading cause of death for adolescents. The nurse should prioritize educating the adolescents on how to be safe while driving or riding in a car, such as always wearing a seatbelt and not drinking and driving.

Choice A is wrong because, "Substance abuse prevention," is not the correct answer as it is important to address but not the leading cause of death for adolescents. Choice B is wrong because, "Sports injury prevention," is also not the correct answer as it is not the leading cause of death for adolescents, although it is important to educate on injury prevention. Choice D is wrong because, "Gun safety," is also not the correct answer as it is not the leading cause of death for adolescents.

Answer and explanation

The correct answer is Choice A because, "Conduct a survey to identify the community's need for hypertension screening." This is the correct answer because it is important to determine the need for hypertension screening in the community before implementing a health-screening program.

Choice B is wrong because, "Research best practices for treatment of hypertension," is not the correct answer because it is a step that comes after identifying the need for hypertension screening.

Choice C is wrong because, "Determine the number of clients referred for treatment of hypertension," is not the correct answer because it is a step that comes after hypertension screening has occurred.

Choice D is wrong because, "Apply for funding to conduct hypertension screening," is not the correct answer because it is a step that comes after identifying the need for hypertension screening and developing a plan for the health-screening program.