The pediatric public health nurse visits a facility for the homeless. Which types of medical issues will the nurse assess these children for based on the current data? Select all that apply
1. Dental caries
2. Infections secondary to tattoos
3. Lack of immunizations
4. Nutritional deficits
5. Munchausen syndrome by proxy
1, 3, 4
Explanation:
1. Children who are homeless do not have the facilities or the supplies to care for their teeth and do not see a dentist on a regular basis.
2. This is not a specific problem related to homelessness, and many states prohibit tattooing of children.
3. Homelessness often leads to lack of medical care, and some of the children may not be current on their immunizations.
4. The family that is homeless often has difficulty with maintaining adequate nutrition.
5. This is not a common problem for the homeless child.
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