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A new nurse Is caring for a hospitalized obese patient who is homeless. This is the
first time the patient has been admitted to the hospital, and the patient is scheduled
for surgery. Which of the following is a universal skill that will help the nurse
work effectively with this patient?
1. The nurse shifts her focus to understanding the patient by asking her, "Describe
for me the course of your illness."
2. The nurse tells the patient, "Your choices of food and unwillingness to exercise
are adding to your health problems."
3. The nurse asks the patient, "Tell me about the main problems you have had with
your health from not having a home."
4. The nurse explains, "Because you have obesity, it is important to know the
effects it has on wound healing because of reduced tissue perfusion."
3. The nurse asks the patient, "Tell me about the main problems you have had with
your health from not having a home."
Which is a characteristic of persons living in poverty?
, a.) Longer life expectancy
b.) Simple health problems
c.) Higher rates of chronic illness
d.) Fewer hospitalizations
c.) Higher rates of chronic illness
Why is it difficult to know the exact number of homeless persons? (Select all that
apply.)
a.) Homeless people refuse to provide demographic information.
b.) Many homeless people refuse to be interviewed.
c.) It is difficult to generalize from one location to another.
d.) Some persons experience short intervals of homelessness.
e.) Homeless individuals are most likely hiding within the community.
b.) Many homeless people refuse to be interviewed.
c.) It is difficult to generalize from one location to another.
d.) Some persons experience short intervals of homelessness.
Which of the following actions by the healthcare provider can significantly
improve the likelihood that an LGBT will attend preventative health screenings?