Which of the following is an example of a Healthy People 2030 objective?

Choice A reason: Complementary therapy is used alongside conventional medical treatments. In this case, the client is declining prescribed medication, so the garlic use is not complementary—it is being used as a substitute.

Choice B reason: Alternative therapy refers to using non-mainstream practices in place of conventional medicine. The client’s decision to use garlic instead of prescribed cholesterol-lowering medication fits this definition. Garlic has some lipid-lowering properties, but it is not a substitute for clinically indicated pharmacologic therapy.

Choice C reason: Integrative therapy combines conventional and complementary approaches in a coordinated way. Since the client is not using both together, this does not apply.

Choice D reason: Conventional therapy refers to standard medical treatment, such as prescribed medications. The client is choosing not to follow this route, so this option is incorrect.

Choice A reason: Educating clients on local health issues is important for community-level health promotion but does not directly contribute to global health initiatives. Global health requires cross-border collaboration and systemic approaches that extend beyond local education.

Choice B reason: Avoiding policymaking contradicts the nurse’s role in advocacy and leadership. Nurses are key stakeholders in shaping health policy, especially in global health efforts where systemic change is needed to address disparities and improve outcomes.

Choice C reason: Collaborating with international organizations is a direct and impactful way nurses contribute to global health. These partnerships allow for resource sharing, policy development, and coordinated responses to global health challenges such as pandemics, maternal health, and chronic disease management.

Choice D reason: Working in community hospitals supports local health infrastructure but does not inherently advance global health unless paired with broader initiatives. The nurse’s role in global health requires engagement beyond the local setting.