A nurse is assessing a child that lives in a car with family members who presents to the emergency department. Which area should the nurse assess closely?
a. Ears
b. Eyes
c. Head
d. Hands
ANS: A
Children of homeless families are often in fair or poor health and have higher rates of asthma, ear infections, stomach problems, and mental illness. Eyes, head, and hands are not as important as the ears.
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