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jenna1

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An example of a tertiary prevention intervention for a nurse who works in a center that provides care to homeless clients would be
 
  1. Inviting an AIDS educator to present a program on ways to reduce exposure to HIV through safe sex and needle cleaning or needle exchange programs.
  2. Referring clients to a nearby community mental health center for treatment.
  3. Scheduling the local health department to come to the clinic for periodic testing for tuberculosis, diabetes, and hypertension.
  4. Sponsoring an Alcoholics Anonymous chapter at the center.

Question 2

Janet Rogers works in a shelter for homeless persons in a large city. One Thursday, Janet cared for Derrick, a 3-year-old who is currently living in a car with his parents and older brother. Because of her experience,
 
  Janet knows that Derrick should be thoroughly assessed because homeless children are at risk for:
  1. Childhood cancers, substance abuse, delays in motor skills, and malnutrition.
  2. Incomplete immunization, respiratory disorders, anemia, and developmental delays.
  3. Physical and sexual abuse, gastrointestinal abnormalities, and lead poisoning.
  4. Tuberculosis, AIDS, hepatitis B, and mental illnesses.



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Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2



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