Joseph Schmidt is a registered nurse who works for the public health system. Once a week he is assigned to a charity clinic operated by the Catholic Church. The clinic is staffed by a volunteer physician from the local medical center, a dental provider, and a registered nurse. In addition, volunteers consist of physical therapists, nursing students, premedicine students, and interpreters. The clinic provides free medical and dental services to the poor and homeless in the community. The only qualification to obtain care is that the patient does not have medical insurance and does not qualify for public assistance.

1. Mr. Schmidt is treating a 52-year-old man for a possible eye infection. While the patient is at the clinic, Mr. Schmidt also requests a dental evaluation and educates the patient about diet and exercise, smoking and alcohol cessation counseling, and the importance of follow-up for influenza immunization at a future clinic. What type of nursing approach is being used?

a. Holistic

b. Comprehensive services

c. Wrap-around services

d. Family-centered services

2. When working with the vulnerable populations, it is imperative that the nurse:

a. Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health care.

b. Refers clients to the hospital emergency department when appropriate.

c. Provides free or low-cost health care.

d. Develops a plan for providing comprehensive health services.

3. In partnering with vulnerable clients, which of the following techniques will create a more successful interaction with the individual client? (Select all that apply.)

a. Demonstrate trustworthiness and dependability.

b. Direct the care of the client so that they feel that the nurse is in control.

c. Develop programs and policies for populations of vulnerable persons.

d. Foster a cycle of dependency so the nurse feels needed.

e. Create a partnership with the client through careful assessment.

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