The public health nurse has an understanding that ensuring there is a competent public health workforce when working with vulnerable populations is which of the following public health core functions?

Choice A rationale

Observing farmworkers for unsafe pesticide handling focuses on secondary prevention, aiming to identify risks before health problems occur rather than addressing existing health conditions.

Choice B rationale

Teaching farmworkers to recognize pesticide poisoning symptoms is a primary prevention strategy, which aims to stop exposure or poisoning before any incidents occur.

Choice C rationale

Treating clients exposed to pesticides addresses immediate health impacts and complications, making it a tertiary prevention strategy that focuses on managing existing conditions effectively.

Choice D rationale

Providing teaching on pesticide handling reduces exposure risks but falls under primary prevention. This strategy is preventive rather than addressing the outcomes of exposure.

Choice A rationale

Referring to a supervisor doesn’t fulfill the nurse’s legal obligation to clarify mandatory reporting requirements. It may also escalate parental frustration due to perceived evasion.

Choice B rationale

Delegating responsibility to a supervisor undermines the nurse’s accountability in adhering to legal reporting protocols. This response is insufficient to address parental concerns effectively.

Choice C rationale

Mandatory reporting laws require healthcare professionals to report suspected abuse, regardless of evidence certainty. Nurses must communicate this obligation clearly to justify their actions.

Choice D rationale

While involving the provider may aid communication, it doesn’t address the nurse’s personal accountability in fulfilling legal reporting duties or informing the parent. .