After attending a community meeting the population health nurse learns

After attending a community meeting the population health nurse learns that 15 children in the community have terminal illnesses. What action should the nurse take to support the care of these children?

1. Review the recommendations for each child’s ongoing care.
2. Explain the importance of screening for illnesses early in a child’s life.
3. Analyze family environments to reduce the risk of illness development.
4. Ensure palliative and hospice care is available to the children and families.

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Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. One primary function of population health nurses in the care of children and adolescents with terminal illnesses is palliative care. At the aggregate level, population health nurses work to assure the availability of pediatric palliative and hospice care services in the community and their accessibility to all those in need of them. Reviewing the recommendations for each child’s ongoing care is an attempt to resolve a health problem. Explaining the importance of early screening and analyzing family environments are prevention strategies.