Tertiary care by the home health nurse is directed toward ...

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Tertiary care by the home health nurse is directed toward children with:
 
  a. minor problems c. short-term needs
  b. clinically apparent disease d. problems in mobility

Question 2

A mother indicates to the nurse that she has decided to resume a job outside the home. She asks for some tips on selecting a daycare for her child. The nurse would make which of the following suggestions?
 
  a. Ask the faculty about their philosophy and attitudes toward children
  b. Only select a daycare that cares for sick children
  c. Try to find an unlicensed facility to reduce costs
  d. Try to find a center that cares for a larger group of children

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Answer to Question 1

B

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A Incorrect. Tertiary prevention aims to improve the course of a disease, reduce disability from a disease or rehabilitate. These are not minor problems.
B Correct. Tertiary prevention is directed toward children with clinically apparent disease.
Tertiary prevention aims to improve the course of a disease, reduce disability from a disease, or rehabilitate.
C Incorrect. Tertiary prevention aims to improve the course of a disease, reduce disability from a disease, or rehabilitate. These are long-term needs.
D Incorrect. Tertiary prevention aims to improve the course of a disease, reduce disability from a disease, or rehabilitate. Problems in mobility may arise, but solutions for mobility are not central to tertiary care.

Answer to Question 2

A
The parents will want to select a daycare that shares their philosophy about childcare. A daycare for sick children does not offer routine care. An unlicensed facility may not be safe. A center with a smaller group of children is more desirable.