A Nurse Is Using an Upstream Intervention When Working with the Homeless

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse is using an upstream intervention when working with the homeless population. Which of the following public health interventions will the nurse most likely use?

• A) Case management
• B) Outreach
• C) Surveillance
• D) Community organizing

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Definitions:

Self-blame

The act of attributing personal failures or mishaps to one's own decisions or characteristics.

Negative Thinking

A pattern of focusing on the worst in everything, anticipating failure or disaster, and seeing the negative aspects of all situations.

Test Beliefs

A concept referring to the assumptions and expectations people hold about their ability to perform well on exams or in testing situations.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapist

A mental health professional specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy, focusing on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.