Reference no: EM133251015

Scenario - "You are a community health nurse doing immunizations at a homeless shelter who encounters a resident with serious environmental health concerns. All three of the resident's children are asthmatics. From the time the family was forced to seek residence in the shelter, the children-particularly the youngest-have had multiple acute asthma episodes. The shelter manager is unwilling to correct the building's dust, mold, and inadequate heating problems and has told residents that they will be evicted if they complain to the city about the conditions. There is a waiting list for the shelter, as it is the only one available within the city limits. The mother sees no way out for herself and her children. Anxious and distraught, she asks you for help."

Citation - Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Enhancing Environmental Health Content in Nursing Practice. (1995). Nursing, health, & environment: Strengthening the relationship to improve the public's health. National Academies Press.

Instructions - Using the scenario provided, to address the issue as a nurse with the "Have a Little" political mindset.

The plan of action should reflect the concerns of this constituency. Include the following:

1. State two specific concerns or hesitations that would prevent the constituent from becoming more active.

2. Your plan of action for the constituent should state suggestions or solutions for the concerns from the scenario.

3. Provide two examples of how this constituency can impact the policymaking process.