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anshika · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The population health nurse visits a family in the community and becomes aware that the family is facing loss of their house because of the primary income earner's recent illness, which depleted the household income

The population health nurse visits a family in the community and becomes aware that the family is facing loss of their house because of the primary income earner's recent illness, which depleted the household income. The nurse should intervene to aid the family by:
1. Referring them to their local church.
2. Contacting local social service agencies for emergency housing funds.
3. Finding employment for other family members.
4. Arranging for home health services for the primary income earner.

Question 2

In addressing factors that contribute to poverty, homelessness, and the health of the community, the nurse should assess:

1. Employment and home environment.
2. Lack of affordable housing and social support.
3. Mental illness and social support.
4. Mobility and age of client.

cam1229 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. When faced with a financial crisis, the nurse can help the family by contacting social service agencies about emergency funds the family can use during this time. Referring to the local church does not indicate that financial help is available. Finding employment for other family members may not be appropriate because ages are not given. Arranging for home health does not address the financial crisis.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. Sociocultural determinants play a role in poverty, homelessness, and their effects on health. Lack of affordable housing, social support and welfare reform, mobility, and employment are societal conditions that contribute to poverty and homelessness. Home environment is a physical environment factor. Mental illness is a psychological factor. Age is a biophysical factor.