Author Question: A mother was debating whether or not to take her son to the clinic. His temperature was 104 F and ... (Read 58 times)

NClaborn · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A mother was debating whether or not to take her son to the clinic. His temperature was 104 F and rising so she gave him acetaminophen (Tylenol). Which of the following will most likely be the deciding factor in the mother's decision?

a. Whether or not the child is crying
b. Whether or not the fever goes down after the Tylenol
c. Whether or not the child seems to be getting better
d. Whether or not the child is covered under insurance

Question 2

A nurse was assigned to create and implement a community education program with the goal of preventing diabetes among the Hispanic population.

As the nurse did not speak Spanish and was just beginning to be comfortable with the neighborhood Hispanic culture, which of the following would be the best approach for the nurse to take?
a.
Be sure to use appropriate images in the handouts.
b.
Copy literature and procedures found successful in other Hispanic communities.
c.
Tell the supervisor the nurse is not competent for this task.
d.
Try to find Hispanic volunteers who may be able to do the actual teaching.

miss.ashley · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The ability to pay for health care greatly influences whether a parent takes a child to see a health care provider. Having health insurance would be the most important deciding factor in this situation, more important than if the child is crying, if the fever goes down, or if the child seems to be getting better.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
By using volunteers, the program can disseminate culturally appropriate information in a culturally appropriate way. The success of educational efforts is often determined by the credibility of the source and the sensitivity of the speaker in communicating information in a culturally appropriate manner.