The clinic nurse is interviewing a woman and her daughter who describe their address as"temporary." The mother appears thin, pale, and tired. Her blood work confirms anemia and pregnancy. What actions by the nurse would be most helpful? (Select all that a
A.
Call the Department of Children and Family Services.
B.
Discuss nutrition needs for pregnancy.
C.
Facilitate the woman's opportunity to return for prenatal care.
D.
Determine if the family is in a safe location.
E.
Provide shelter information for this family.
ANS: C, D, E
A priority for this family is to provide information regarding shelters, to facilitate follow-up clinic visits for the mother to address her pregnancy and anemia, and to determine if the family is currently in a safe place or if the family is vulnerable to violence. Nutrition in pregnancy should be discussed, but it is not the priority intervention at this point. There is no reason to call the Department of Children and Family Services unless abuse is suspected.
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