Geographic information system (GIS) databases can be used to highlight geo-spatial patterns of concern and resources to nurses providing care to which of the following clients?
1. Acutely ill patients
2. Chronically ill persons being hospitalized due to environmental-related symptoms
3. Families seeking out grocery stores with affordable fresh fruits and vegetables
4. Skilled-care patients in a residential facility
5. Community members involved in community planning of transportation routes
ANS: 2, 3, 5
Rationale:
The GIS can highlight geo-spatial patterns of concern that occur in residential living environments that might contribute to exacerbations of chronic illness. Nurses can search the map based on different attributes to look for family or community resources available that may help with health promotion, disease prevention, or management of illness. Thus, it can be used to identify grocery stores with affordable fruits and vegetables, or be helpful in planning transportation routes. It would not be useful for nurses providing care for acutely ill inpatients or skilled-care patients in hospitals or residential facilities.
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