Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Evidence-Based Concepts, Skills, and Practices

Wanda Mohr PhD RN FAAN

Chapter 38 Homeless Clients - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

The nurse leader is teaching a group about factors contributing to the significant increase in the number of people with mental illness living outside the hospital. Which of the following stated by the group as a factor indicates a need for additional teaching?
a. The introduction of major tranquilizers
b. The reduction of low-income housing
c. An increase in U.S. immigration
d. The civil rights movement

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Problem 2

When describing characteristics of the homeless population that differ from the general population, which of the following areas would the instructor include? Select all that apply.
a. Higher incidence of schizophrenia
b. Greater likelihood of having an addictive disorder
c. Higher incidence of major affective disorders
d. Increased access to a variety of health care services
e. Higher incidence of tuberculosis

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Problem 3

When evaluating service access for the homeless population, which of the following would the nurse identify as the most likely barrier preventing a homeless person with a mental illness from seeking services?
a. Type of symptoms the person experiences
b. Family history of disease
c. Clinic eligibility criteria
d. Length of time of homelessness

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Problem 4

Which of the following factors would the nurse identify as contributing to the increased risk for homelessness in people with mental illness?
a. Increased options for available housing
b. Gaps in care related to community treatment
c. Movement toward greater access to institutionalization
d. Isolated incidences of comorbidities

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Problem 5

Which action would be most appropriate for a therapist who is communicating with a homeless client with a mental illness in a shelter setting?
a. Identifying self as a mental health nurse
b. Using short, concrete sentences without metaphors
c. Discussing the symptoms perceived that the client may be experiencing
d. Being gently indirect in expressing concerns regarding suicidal thoughts

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