When a Nurse Working in a Well-Child Clinic Asks a Parent's

question 17

Multiple Choice

When a nurse working in a well-child clinic asks a parent's address, the parent responds, "My children and I are homeless." What assumption should the nurse make of this response?

• A) It is a common occurrence, because 1 out of 50 children are homeless.
• B) It signals a need to investigate the possibility that the parent has severe mental illness.
• C) Confirms that evidence of child abuse or neglect that should be reported to social service agencies.
• D) Suggests that the parent may have substance abuse problem.

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Definitions:

Enforcement

is the act of compelling compliance or obedience to a law, rule, agreement, or order through legal or authoritative means.

Questioning of Debtor

A legal process in which a debtor is interrogated regarding their financial status and assets, often in the context of enforcing a judgment.

Alberta

A province in western Canada, known for its natural beauty, including mountains, forests, and vast prairies.

Unreasonable Delay

An excessive postponement or lapse of time in the performance of an obligation, action, or procedure, often leading to consequences or disadvantages.