« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following statements best describes why health care of the homeless is so expensive to ... (Read 88 times)

rmenurse

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 513
on: Jul 8, 2018
Which of the following statements best describes why health care of the homeless is so expensive to the community?
 
  a. Health conditions of the homeless require increased preventive services.
  b. Homeless clients typically make more clinic visits for multiple health problems.
  c. Homeless people spread contagious diseases to those they pass on the street.
  d. Most care to homeless people takes place in hospital emergency departments.

Question 2

The nurse who works at a homeless clinic wants to improve healing of chronic wounds in clients living on the streets. Which of the following would be the best action to take to improve client outcomes?
 
  a. Provide antibiotics to all homeless persons with chronic, nonhealing wounds
  b. Offer daily access to a room with soap, water, and bandages
  c. Hand out free bandaging supplies following each clinic visit
  d. Perform regular monitoring of the client's wound condition


fromAlphatoOmega22

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 345
Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Aspirin may benefit 11 different cancers, including those of the colon, pancreas, lungs, prostate, breasts, and leukemia.

Did you know?

Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.

Documenting the health history is a crucial step in providing patient care Documenting the health history is a crucial step in providing patient care
Awareness of cultural and religious norms and customs will help you deliver appropriate nursing care Awareness of cultural and religious norms and customs will help you deliver appropriate nursing care
Comparison of Paper Medical Records and Electronic Health Records Comparison of Paper Medical Records and Electronic Health Records
Common Physical and Mental Health Problems of Different Cultural Groups Common Physical and Mental Health Problems of Different Cultural Groups
How Health Interacts with Income How Health Interacts with Income
Take care Take care
Video: Biological organic compounds

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library