Both an acute care nurse employed by a hospital and a community/public health nurse might give care to a recently discharged client in his or her home. How might
the actions of the community/public health nurse differ from those of the acute care nurse?
A. The community/public health nurse might assess the health and needs of all the family members.
B. The community/public health nurse might be very careful to be nonjudgmental about the family's living situation.
C. The community/public health nurse might explain why each nursing intervention was being done.
D. The community/public health nurse might help the family understand the basis for the treatment.
Question 2
When a community/public health nurse cannot meet a need of the client, it is most appropriate for the nurse to
A. Encourage the patient to pay someone to meet that need.
B. Point out that insurance will not pay for that particular care.
C. Refer the client to a person or agency that might help the patient.
D. Suggest that the patient discuss the need with the physician.
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