The newly hired community nurse is working to mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health problems. This is an example of which public health core function?

Choice A reason: Quaternary isn’t a standard prevention level; tertiary fits confirmed STIs. This errors per nursing standards. It’s universally distinct, not recognized here.

Choice B reason: Tertiary prevention manages confirmed STIs to prevent complications. This aligns with public health standards. It’s universally applied, distinctly accurate post-diagnosis.

Choice C reason: Secondary is screening/treatment pre-confirmation; post-diagnosis is tertiary. This misaligns with nursing definitions. It’s universally distinct, not after diagnosis.

Choice D reason: Primary prevents STIs; tertiary handles confirmed cases instead. This errors per public health standards. It’s universally distinct, pre-disease focus.

Choice A reason: Ensuring a competent workforce is assurance, a core function. This aligns with public health standards. It’s universally recognized, distinctly service-based.

Choice B reason: Program implementation is policy, not assurance directly. Workforce fits, per nursing. This errors in category. It’s universally distinct.

Choice C reason: Monitoring status is assessment; assurance ensures resources. This misaligns with core functions. It’s universally distinct, not provision.

Choice D reason: Policy development plans; assurance delivers workforce competence. This errors per public health standards. It’s universally distinct, planning-focused.