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JGIBBSON · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A public health department has drafted a plan to address some of the health needs of the homeless population in the community. Which of the following groups is the fastest growing subpopulation of the homeless?

A) Families with children
B) Vietnam veterans
C) Hispanic Americans
D) Older adults

Question 2

An older adult client with early-stage Alzheimer's disease has informed the nurse that he has begun supplementing his prescribed medication regimen with a series of herbal remedies that his daughter has recommended.

The nurse's priority response to the client's action is to:
A) Assess the client for potential side effects of the remedies
B) Ensure that compatibilities are assessed by the physician or pharmacist
C) Ask the client's daughter to come in for a meeting with the nurse
D) Emphasize the inherent dangers of herbal and alternative remedies

Moriaki · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Families with children are the fastest growing homeless subpopulation. Children younger than 18 years make up approximately 39 of the homeless population, with 42 of these children younger than 5 years.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
If a client expresses a desire to supplement medications with over-the-counter or herbal therapies, it is imperative that compatibilities be adequately assessed. This is not synonymous with monitoring for adverse effects of the remedies themselves, though this may be necessary as well.