A community-based clinic is offering education classes at a local shelter. The nurse performs a needs assessment on which topics might be most important for the clients at the shelter

Question

After analyzing the data, the nurse would likely plan a session on which of the following topics?
A) Eating a balanced diet
B) How to file insurance claims
C) Signs of developing diabetes
D) Effectively accessing emergency services

Answer 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Homeless clients need information to promote health and to use pertinent health care resources. Client education may include topics such as personal hygiene, recognizing and treating infestation, thermoregulatory disorders, tuberculosis screening, respiratory problems, sexually transmitted infections, signs of domestic violence, emergency services, and substance abuse issues. The nurse also educates clients about the nature of mental illness; symptoms to expect; side effects, risks, and benefits of prescribed medications; and ways to negotiate the complexities of the mental health system.