Exam 19: Assessing the Homeless Person

The nurse is assessing a homeless person who presents with hyperthermia, a productive cough, and hemoptysis. Which assessment is most appropriate for this patient?

The nurse is assessing a homeless patient and notes ascites. Which question is most appropriate for the nurse to ask this patient?

The nurse is assessing a homeless patient who states, "The voices in my head tell me to live on the streets." Based on this data, which psychiatric disorder does the nurse anticipate for this patient?

The nurse is providing care for a homeless patient at a free clinic. Which is the reason for the nurse administering a TB test to this patient?

The nurse is conducting a physical assessment for a homeless person. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is conducting an assessment for a homeless patient and wants to determine when the patient was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (DM). Which will the nurse use to determine how long the patient has known about the diagnosis?

The nurse is conducting a health history for a homeless patient. Which endocrine disorder is the homeless person at an increased risk for experiencing?

The nurse is conducting a psychosocial health history for a patient who is homeless. Which diagnosis is the patient at an increased risk for based on the current status?

The nurse is conducting a physical assessment for a homeless person. Which will often require special attention for this patient?

Which action by the nurse when conducting a physical assessment for a homeless person is most appropriate?

Which percentage of homeless women with children have been victims of domestic abuse?

Which culture has an increased risk for poverty, which can lead to homelessness?

During the health history interview for a homeless patient, the patient states, "I have a problem with alcohol." Based on this data which does the nurse suspect may also be an issue for this patient?

The nurse is conducting a current health survey for a homeless patient. Which is the priority question by the nurse?

The nurse is assessing a homeless patient. Which question is most appropriate when assessing the patient's socioeconomic status and possible available resources?

The nurse is collecting biographical data from a homeless patient. Which question from the nurse is most appropriate?

Which topic is assessed during the past health history portion of the health history interview?

While conducting a physical assessment for a homeless person, the nurse notices body odor. Which is a common reason for body odor?

The nurse wants to schedule a follow-up appointment for a homeless patient who requires daily wound care. Which appointment is most appropriate?

The nurse is assessing a homeless patient diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which resource will facilitate a healthy diet for this patient?