The community nurse is providing prenatal care to a client in the home who has been unable to receive traditional prenatal care. Which barriers should the nurse consider when caring for this client? Select all that apply
1. Location of healthcare facilities
2. View that prenatal care is insignificant
3. Lack of transportation to healthcare facilities
4. Appointment schedule conflicting with work hours
5. Lack of support to care for other children while attending prenatal appointments
1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. Home care is especially effective in removing barriers for women who have difficulty accessing health care. A lack of locally available healthcare facilities is a barrier.
2. Viewing that prenatal care is insignificant is not identified as a barrier to a woman having difficulty accessing health care.
3. Home care is especially effective in removing barriers for women who have difficulty accessing health care. Lack of transportation to healthcare facilities is a barrier.
4. Home care is especially effective in removing barriers for women who have difficulty accessing health care. Appointment schedule that conflicts with work hours is a barrier.
5. Home care is especially effective in removing barriers for women who have difficulty accessing health care. Lack of support to care for other children while attending prenatal appointments is a barrier.
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