Which measure is listed as a way the INS contributes to environmental health?

• A. Remove cords as tripping hazards
• B. Increase screen brightness
• C. Expand color printing
• D. Expand vending machine options

Answer: (A)

Ensuring a safe, hazard-free environment is central to environmental health in nursing informatics. Removing cords as tripping hazards directly addresses a common physical risk in care settings, helping to prevent injuries for both patients and staff. This kind of safety measure aligns with how nurses use informatics to support safe environments—through design, workflows, and reminders that reduce environmental risks. The other options focus on technology use or resource expansion that don’t improve environmental health in the same direct way: increasing screen brightness can cause glare and consume more energy, expanding color printing increases resources used, and expanding vending machine options does not impact environmental safety.