The population health nurse learns of an area within the community tha

The population health nurse learns of an area within the community that floods after heavy rains. Flooding has been a problem since development of this region over the last several years.

The population health nurse learns of an area within the community that floods after heavy rains. Flooding has been a problem since development of this region over the last several years. What should the nurse realize as the most accurate explanation for the standing water?
1. The drainage system has not been inspected regularly.
2. There are insufficient storm sewers to handle the increased development.
3. There has been an overall change in the precipitation patterns in the region.
4. The development has increased the amount of impervious surfaces that do not absorb the rain water.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. Increased development can result in paving land, which creates impervious surfaces that would otherwise be able to absorb rainwater. This leads to increased standing water after heavy rains. There is no indication that weather patterns have changed, or that the drainage system or storm sewers are involved or are inadequate