Author Question: It was suggested a public health department's funding for home visits be cut because so much time ... (Read 145 times)

roselinechinyere27m · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

It was suggested a public health department's funding for 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.

Which of the following would be the nurse's best 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 members 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

A new mother asked the community/public health nurse what a nurse visiting her at home would do differently from what the nurses in the hospital had already done. Which of the following would be the best response from the nurse?

a. All nurses try to help people stay well, but I can also help you assess your home for any dangers to the baby.
b. Hospital nurses and I all try to be helpful, but I can also tell you how to obtain excellent child care.
c. In the hospital, you had a nurse focus on your baby and another nurse focus on your care. I'll be focusing on both you and your baby.
d. The other nurses in the hospital focus on helping you and the baby get off to a great start. I'm going to repeat everything to be sure you really know it.