A child is not enrolled in the Children's Health Insurance ...

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A child is not enrolled in the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). What should the nurse do to encourage the family to consider enrolling the child in this program?
 
  1. Assessment of the details of the family's income and expenditures
  2. Case management to limit costly, unnecessary duplication of services
  3. Advocacy for the child by encouraging the family to investigate its CHIP eligibility
  4. Education of the family about the need for keeping regular well-child visit appointments

Question 2

During the hospital admission process, a child's parent asks for information about family-centered care. What should the nurse explain to this parent?
 
  1. Mother is the principal caregiver in each family.
  2. Father is the leader in each home; thus, all communications should include him.
  3. Family serves as the constant influence and continuing support in the child's life.
  4. Child's physician is the key person in ensuring the health of a child is maintained.

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Answer to Question 1

3
Explanation:
1. Financial assessment is more commonly the function of a social worker.
2. The case management activity mentioned will not provide a source of funding.
3. In the role of an advocate, a nurse will advance the interests of another by suggesting the family investigate its CHIP eligibility.
4. The educational effort described will not provide a source of funding.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation:
1. Culturally competent care recognizes that both matriarchal and patriarchal households exist.
2. Culturally competent care recognizes that both matriarchal and patriarchal households exist.
3. The foundation for the development of trusting relationships and partnerships with families is the recognition that the family is the principal caregiver, knows the unique nature of each individual child best, plays the vital role of meeting the child's needs, and is responsible for ensuring each child's health.
4. The physician is not present during the day-to-day routines in a child's life.