Author Question: Why are nurses increasingly providing care in clients' homes rather than in hospitals? (Select all ... (Read 23 times)

vicky · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Why are nurses increasingly providing care in clients' homes rather than in hospitals? (Select all that apply.)

a. Home care is less expensive.
b. It is much more efficient to give care in the home.
c. Nurses prefer to give home care with individual attention.
d. People prefer to receive care in their homes rather than in hospitals.

Question 2

Which of the following actions demonstrate(s) effective public health nursing practice in the community? (Select all that apply.)

a. Epidemiologic investigations examine the environment for health hazards.
b. New services are organized where particular vulnerable populations live.
c. Partnerships are established with community coalitions.
d. Staff members at the public health agency continue to increase in number.

shayla · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D
An increasing number of clients are receiving care in the home because it is less expensive and clients prefer to receive care in familiar and comfortable settings. It is not more efficient nor more convenient, since travel time has to be considered. Nurses differ as to their preferred employment setting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
Evidence that public health nurses are practicing effectively in the community would include these: organizing services where people live, work, play, and learn; working in partnerships and with coalitions; and participating in epidemiologic studies.