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nenivikky

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The community health nurse is coordinating all the services needed by a child who has a chronic illness and is staying at home: physical therapy, tutoring, occupational therapy, respite care, as well as financial resources for the caregivers.
 
  This activity best represents which of the following legitimate roles for the community health nurse? a. case manager c. collaborator
  b. advocate d. consultant

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with pneumonia. Identify the appropriate intervention from those listed below:
 
  a. Limit fluids to decrease fluid in the lungs
  b. Do not change position frequently so that the child can rest undisturbed
  c. Provide extra blankets when the child is flushed to prevent shivering
  d. Give tepid baths to help reduce a high fever



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Answer to Question 1

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A Correct. The community health nursing role, case manager, develops and coordinates services for a selected client and family.
B Incorrect. The role of advocate involves promoting their needs and desires.
C Incorrect. The role of collaborator involves working with other nurse, social services, judicial systems and school systems to ensure holistic care.
D Incorrect. The role of consultant involves the community health nurse as an expert able to propose solutions for identified problems.

Answer to Question 2

D
The nurse should encourage fluids to help thin secretions. The child's position should be changed frequently. Blankets should be removed when the child is flushed, because this indicates a fever. Tepid baths will help to reduce a fever.



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