The Nurse Notices That There Is Broken Equipment on the Playground

Multiple Choice

The nurse notices that there is broken equipment on the playground in a neighborhood where care is provided to low-income residents. The nurse tries unsuccessfully to get the owner to address this safety issue. Which additional action is most consistent with the role of the nurse as a public advocate?

A) Write an article in the local newspaper to gain public attention.
B) No action is required; this is a civil problem beyond the realm of the nurse.
C) Call the police to report the owner's neglect.
D) Tell the parents they should not pay their rent until the playground is fixed.