Author Question: It was suggested that public health department funding for making home visits be cut because so much ... (Read 103 times)

Frost2351 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

It was suggested that public health department funding for making home visits be cut because so much time and money were spent in travel and such expenses seemed inappropriate in a time of fiscal restraint.

What might be the nurse's response to this suggestion?

A. Research has shown home visits save far more than their cost in decreasing child abuse, drug-resistant infections, and even emergency department visits.
B. The public health department staff are the most knowledgeable concerning funding needed and how best to spend the funds.
C. The voters agreed on the tax levy funding the department. It would not be politically wise to act against voters' obvious desires.
D. With all the fear about bioterrorism, it is an inappropriate time to cut funds to the public health department

Question 2

What might be a problem for the nurse making home visits? Select all that apply.

A. Assessing the client may be more complex when family and environmental factors are considered in the assessment.
B. The nurse may be unable to care for as many clients because of the time lost in transportation.
C. Clients may expect more individualized care when in their own home.
D. Teaching may be more time-consuming when both the client and the family are involved.
E. The nurse may sometimes be concerned for personal safety.
F. There may be difficult to control distractions, such as noisy children.