A mother and her 12-year-old daughter visit the clinic often ...

[lindiwe]

A mother and her 12-year-old daughter visit the clinic often because of the daughter's asthma. The clinic nurse recognizes that one of the most important nursing actions in this situation is which of the following?
 
  A.
  Continue to schedule regular clinic visits for the child to follow her condition.
  B.
  Give the mother time to talk about her daughter's illness while she is present.
  C.
  Listen patiently to the child as she talks about her illness, letting her tell her story.
  D.
  Regulate and modify the child's medications in response to her asthma symptoms.

Question 2

A nurse wishing to be an advocate for access to health care would most likely choose to participate in which of the following activities?
 
  A.
  Lobby for improved insurance access for all individuals, whether or not they are employed.
  B.
  Help establish fast-track or minor illness areas in local emergency rooms.
  C.
  Partner with medical centers to provide free services for low-income patients.
  D.
  Work with visiting nurses associations to create on-site clinics at day-care centers.

[SVictor]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Research shows that children feel that health-care providers don't really listen to them. It is important to advocate for the child and to develop a therapeutic relationship characterized by a caring attitude. The nurse should encourage the child to discuss her asthma and modify interventions accordingly.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The biggest determinant of access to and quality of health care is one's insurance status. The other actions might help improve access too, but would not be as effective as lobbying for improved ability for all individuals to get insurance.

[lindiwe]

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[SVictor]

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