A public health nurse working in a rural area is developing a program to improve health for the local population. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A. Correct – Anticipatory guidance (e.g., child development, injury prevention, nutrition) in schools helps promote preventive healthcare in rural areas. B. Incorrect – While pollution awareness is important, industrial pollution may not be the most immediate health concern for this rural community. C. Incorrect – Encouraging spending on tertiary care (treatment of existing disease) is less effective than focusing on primary and secondary prevention. D. Incorrect – Using local healthcare providers increases trust and participation; bringing in an outside nurse may not be as effective.