What is an important point for the nurse to remember when ...

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What is an important point for the nurse to remember when designing a sexual health education and health care program for homeless adolescents?
 
  A) Conduct focus groups to allow parents to have a voice in planning their adolescent sexual health needs.
  B) Establish trust with a respectful and nonjudgmental attitude.
  C) Use large media, such as posters, to deliver health information.
  D) Provide sexual health information that is narrowly focused in nature.

Question 2

Primary prevention measures to prevent people who are at risk for homelessness from becoming homeless are one of the first steps in health promotion for this population.
 
  What is an example of secondary prevention health promotion strategy for people who are homeless?
 
  A) Emergency financial assistance
  B) Financial advisement
  C) Evaluation of community resources
  D) Legal assistance

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
The following points are important to consider when designing a sexual health education and health care program for homeless adolescents or adolescents in general: When possible, conduct focus groups to allow adolescents to have a voice in planning for their sexual health needs. Establish trust with a respectful and nonjudgmental attitude. Maintain confidentiality and privacy. Use small media, such as brochures, to deliver health information. Provide sexual health information that is broad in nature and not narrowly focused on HIV.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
To promote the health of persons who are homeless, assessing and evaluating community resources for serving this population is a crucial secondary prevention measure. Primary prevention strategies include emergency financial assistance, legal assistance, and financial advisement.