The clinic was seeing a great number of Hmong immigrants from the ...

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The clinic was seeing a great number of Hmong immigrants from the mountainous regions of the Far East. If the nurse could not obtain a translator, which of the following would be the next best action?
 
  a. Require each patient to bring a family member fluent in English
  b. Start teaching Hmong patients English on each clinic visit
  c. Suggest Hmong patients might be more comfortable seeking care elsewhere
  d. Try to make flash cards with common phrases used during clinic visits

Question 2

Which of the following best explains why an employer would care about the health needs of local children?
 
  a. The children are the employer's future workforce.
  b. The employer needs positive media coverage and no scandals.
  c. The community will provide greater support to employers that have family-based policies.
  d. Staying home to take care of sick children will impact the productivity of the workplace.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
If a translator is not available, the nurse can try many approaches such as pantomime, but it would also be helpful to have common phrases used with many patients on flash cards so basic information can be obtained. Other Hmong patients or family members should not be used as interpreters. It is unrealistic to teach English to patients at clinic visits. This population needs care, so suggesting that they receive care elsewhere is not a therapeutic response by the nurse.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Business and industry have an enormous stake in the health of the nation's children. A strong, productive workforce is ensured only when the health, social, and educational needs of the next generation of workers are met. Furthermore, health risks cost employers in lost productivity and increased health care costs. Avoiding scandal and negative media coverage would not be a reason why employers would care about the health needs of the local children. The community does not provide greater support to businesses that have family-based policies. Although, businesses want to keep their employees at work instead of at home taking care of ill children, businesses are concerned with more than just the children of their employees. All children in the local community are a concern for employers as these are the future workforce.