Discussion Question Topic 1 DQ 2
Discuss how geopolitical and phenomenological place influence the context of a population or
community assessment and intervention. Describe how the nursing process is utilized to assist in
identifying health issues (local or global in nature) and in creating an appropriate intervention,
including screenings and referrals, for the community or population.
Geopolitical and phenomenological places both play a role and influence the context of a
population or community. Green defines a geopolitical place as consisting of “community
boundaries, transportation infrastructure, geographic features, climate, vegetation, animals, and
human-made homes and facilities” (2018). Green says that a phenomenological place is a
relational or psychological location rather than a geographical location. “A phenomenological
place centers on history, culture, economics, education, spiritual beliefs, values, common
characteristics, or similar goals” (2018). Both geopolitical and phenomenological locations are
regions that have multiple influences from geographical, societal, political, cultural, economic,
and spiritual aspects. The community members identify by their specific location and belong to
different groups and classes that inhabit this region. When trying to understand the members
belonging to the distinct community, the nurse must identify the characteristics that further
distinguish them. These different locations can be the defining factors that put a community in a
position that results in chronic illness, inadequate medical needs, or shared beliefs and values.
“The nursing process utilized to assist in identifying health issues and in creating an
appropriate intervention for the community through a collaborative approach where community
stakeholders are involved in planning and decision-making process” (Green, 2018). The nursing
process allows the community health nurse to assess the community attributes and identify the
commonality in health problems. Then, the nurse can diagnose the health concerns of the
community. Next, the community health nurse needs to develop a plan to acquire the desired
outcome, implement the corrective measures, and evaluate the effectiveness of effects on the
community and its members. Using the example of the Flint lead water crisis can be best used to
describe the nursing process in creating appropriate intervention, including screenings and
referrals, for the community or population. Lead is found to be a “potent neurotoxin, and
childhood lead poisoning has an impact on many developmental and biological processes, most
notably intelligence, behavior, and overall life achievement” (Hanna-Attisha, 2016). Due to this
growing crisis, public health nurses became tasked with implementing lead poisoning reduction
techniques and health promotion to reduce lead poisoning incidence in the community
population. The CDC recommends routine blood lead screening for high-risk populations and
children ages one to two years old.
Green, S. (2018). Community & public health: The future of health care. Retrieved from
https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs427vn/community-and-public-health-the-future-of-health-care/v1.1/
Discuss how geopolitical and phenomenological place influence the context of a population or
community assessment and intervention. Describe how the nursing process is utilized to assist in
identifying health issues (local or global in nature) and in creating an appropriate intervention,
including screenings and referrals, for the community or population.
Geopolitical and phenomenological places both play a role and influence the context of a
population or community. Green defines a geopolitical place as consisting of “community
boundaries, transportation infrastructure, geographic features, climate, vegetation, animals, and
human-made homes and facilities” (2018). Green says that a phenomenological place is a
relational or psychological location rather than a geographical location. “A phenomenological
place centers on history, culture, economics, education, spiritual beliefs, values, common
characteristics, or similar goals” (2018). Both geopolitical and phenomenological locations are
regions that have multiple influences from geographical, societal, political, cultural, economic,
and spiritual aspects. The community members identify by their specific location and belong to
different groups and classes that inhabit this region. When trying to understand the members
belonging to the distinct community, the nurse must identify the characteristics that further
distinguish them. These different locations can be the defining factors that put a community in a
position that results in chronic illness, inadequate medical needs, or shared beliefs and values.
“The nursing process utilized to assist in identifying health issues and in creating an
appropriate intervention for the community through a collaborative approach where community
stakeholders are involved in planning and decision-making process” (Green, 2018). The nursing
process allows the community health nurse to assess the community attributes and identify the
commonality in health problems. Then, the nurse can diagnose the health concerns of the
community. Next, the community health nurse needs to develop a plan to acquire the desired
outcome, implement the corrective measures, and evaluate the effectiveness of effects on the
community and its members. Using the example of the Flint lead water crisis can be best used to
describe the nursing process in creating appropriate intervention, including screenings and
referrals, for the community or population. Lead is found to be a “potent neurotoxin, and
childhood lead poisoning has an impact on many developmental and biological processes, most
notably intelligence, behavior, and overall life achievement” (Hanna-Attisha, 2016). Due to this
growing crisis, public health nurses became tasked with implementing lead poisoning reduction
techniques and health promotion to reduce lead poisoning incidence in the community
population. The CDC recommends routine blood lead screening for high-risk populations and
children ages one to two years old.
Green, S. (2018). Community & public health: The future of health care. Retrieved from
https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs427vn/community-and-public-health-the-future-of-health-care/v1.1/
