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tsand2 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The population health nurse at an elementary school in the community has developed an integrated program of health promotion and health surveillance, which has resulted in much lower rates of student absence than other similar schools in the community.

The population health nurse at an elementary school in the community has developed an integrated program of health promotion and health surveillance, which has resulted in much lower rates of student absence than other similar schools in the community. What is the best conclusion to draw from this?
1. Students are living in a healthier neighborhood in this school district.
2. This student body has more effectively learned about healthy lifestyles.
3. Lower absenteeism may result in a better academic achievement.
4. Good parental involvement has contributed to this success of this program.

Question 2

The population health nurse learns that efforts to improve the health of the poor and homeless in a community have not been effective. What should the nurse do to change this outcome going forward?

1. Campaign to change the hours of community health clinics.
2. Seek assistance from city council to meet the needs of the poor and homeless.
3. Work with the school district to improve the nutritional status of students in the community.
4. Focus programs on the national health objectives related to low-income individuals and families.

zenzy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3
Explanation: 3. A school health program that reduces school absenteeism could lead to better academic outcomes because the students are in the classroom more. While the students will probably learn healthy lifestyles, it does not necessarily result in better academic outcomes. There is no indication that the student body lives in an area that has a better health profile. There is also no indication of parental involvement in this program.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. One approach to evaluating care for poor and homeless populations is the achievement of national health objectives as they relate to low-income individuals and families. None of the objectives have reached the targets and little progress has been made with respect to many of them. Programs should focus on meeting these goals. Changing the hours of community health clinics, seeking assistance from city council, and working with school districts to improve nutritional status of the students may be actions to meet the national health objectives however it depends upon the needs of the community and its residents.