Which of the following are nursing roles with public health policy?

• A. Advocate for policies
• B. Education
• C. Restaurant inspections
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Public health nursing involves shaping and applying policies that protect the community’s health, and that includes working to influence policy, educate people about health and policy implications, and ensure environments meet health standards. Advocating for policies is a direct way nurses use their expertise to push for regulations or laws that improve population health. Education is a fundamental activity in public health practice—nurses teach individuals, families, and communities about health requirements, why policies matter, and how to follow guidelines to stay healthy, which helps policies take effect in real life. Restaurant inspections fit into this broader role because enforcing food safety standards is a key public health function that policies establish; nurses may participate in or collaborate with inspectors to ensure that food service environments protect public health. Put together, these are all legitimate ways nurses engage with public health policy, so all of the above is the best answer.