A foster parent is talking to the nurse about the health care needs for the child who has been placed in the parent's care. Which statement best describes the health care needs of foster children?
a. Foster children always come from abusive households and are emotionally fragile.
b. Foster children tend to have a higher than normal incidence of acute and chronic health problems.
c. Foster children are usually born prematurely and require technologically advanced health care.
d. Foster children will not stay in the home for an extended period, so health care needs are not as important as emotional fulfillment.
ANS: B
Children who are placed in foster care have a higher incidence of acute and chronic health problems and may experience feelings of isolation and confusion; therefore, they should be monitored closely. Foster children do not always come from abusive households and may or may not be emotionally fragile; not all foster children are born prematurely or require technically advanced health care; and foster children may stay in the home for extended periods, so their health care needs require attention.
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