The nurse is providing care to a pediatric client who is homeless. Which nursing actions will decrease the risk for the child developing an infectious disease? Select all that apply
1. Teaching hygienic methods
2. Arranging for medications, as needed
3. Evaluating the family for food security
4. Performing a nutritional assessment
5. Teaching oral hygiene
1, 2
Explanation:
1. Teaching hygienic measures is an appropriate nursing action to decrease the child's risk for developing an infectious disease.
2. Arranging for medications, as needed, is an appropriate nursing action to decrease the child's risk for developing an infectious disease.
3. Evaluating the family for food security is an appropriate nursing action to assess nutritional deficits.
4. Performing a nutritional assessment is an appropriate nursing action to assess nutritional deficits.
5. Teaching oral hygiene is an appropriate nursing action to address dental care problems.
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