The public health nurse is providing education to farmworkers on primary prevention strategies. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?

Choice A reason: Assurance ensures a competent workforce for vulnerable groups, a core function. This aligns with public health standards. It’s universally distinct, service-focused.

Choice B reason: Assessment identifies needs, not workforce competence directly. Assurance fits, per nursing standards. This errors in focus. It’s universally distinct, not staff-related.

Choice C reason: Health policy isn’t a core function; assurance ensures readiness. This misaligns with public health terms. It’s universally distinct, not standard.

Choice D reason: Policy development plans, not ensures staff competence. Assurance applies, per nursing. This errors in role. It’s universally distinct, not delivery.

Choice A reason: Bruises suggest abuse, not neglect directly. Weight and clothes indicate neglect, per nursing standards. This errors in category. It’s universally distinct, physical harm.

Choice B reason: Lack of weight gain and dirty clothes signal neglect, poor care. This aligns with nursing assessment standards. It’s universally recognized, distinctly neglect-related.

Choice C reason: Parent unresponsiveness is indirect; weight/clothes are direct signs. This misaligns with neglect findings, per nursing. It’s universally distinct, less specific.

Choice D reason: Lice can occur despite care; weight/clothes are stronger neglect indicators. This errors per nursing standards. It’s universally distinct, less conclusive.