Which of the following statements best describes why health care of the homeless is so expensive to the community?
a. Health conditions of the homeless require increased preventive services.
b. Homeless clients typically make more clinic visits for multiple health problems.
c. Homeless people spread contagious diseases to those they pass on the street.
d. Most care to homeless people takes place in hospital emergency departments.
Question 2
The nurse who works at a homeless clinic wants to improve healing of chronic wounds in clients living on the streets. Which of the following would be the best action to take to improve client outcomes?
a. Provide antibiotics to all homeless persons with chronic, nonhealing wounds
b. Offer daily access to a room with soap, water, and bandages
c. Hand out free bandaging supplies following each clinic visit
d. Perform regular monitoring of the client's wound condition
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