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MC The nurse is working with a runaway adolescent who has been living in a local shelter. The nurse and the adolescent have explored the possibility of the
 
  adolescent returning home, and the adolescent is amenable. The most appropriate nursing intervention is to:
   A. Contact the family and arrange for a time when the adolescent can return.
   B. Work with the shelter to improve conditions for adolescent residents.
   C. Work with the community to improve programs that address adolescent concerns.
   D. Arrange for counseling for the adolescent and family before and after the adolescent returns.

Question 2

MC The nurse visits a family in the community and becomes aware that the family is facing loss of their house because of the primary income earner's recent illness,
 
  which depleted the household income. The nurse should intervene to aid the family by:
   A. Referring them to their local church.
   B. Contacting local social service agencies for emergency housing funds.
   C. Finding employment for other family members.
   D. Arranging for home health services for the primary income earner.



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Answer to Question 1

D. Arrange for counseling for the adolescent and family before and after the adolescent returns.

Answer to Question 2

B. Contacting local social service agencies for emergency housing funds.



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