Author Question: Ms. Lauer and her three children, ages 2, 5, and 11, are homeless and are staying at the ... (Read 63 times)

genevieve1028 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Ms. Lauer and her three children, ages 2, 5, and 11, are homeless and are staying at the transitional care shelter. Ms. Lauer reports that she lost her insurance a year ago when she lost her job and health care

for her and the children has been spotty at best. The nurse understands the health needs of this population and would recommend which primary prevention intervention for the children?
A) Screening for head lice and other types of infestations
B) Hearing and vision screening with the local community clinic
C) Dental care for tooth cleaning and assessment at the university dental school
D) Administration of needed immunizations

Question 2

Ms. Lauer's 5-year-old child begins running a fever and crying with ear pain. The community clinic has already closed for the day. The triage nurse at the clinic understands that the child should not have to remain in pain overnight. She suggests Ms. Laue

A) calls the child's pediatrician for an antibiotic and pain medication.
B) goes to the outpatient urgent care center for treatment.
C) takes the child to the emergency room since the doctor's office is closed.
D) gives the child Advil and wait until the morning to come to the clinic.