Several variables such as personal beliefs, societal values, and cultu

Several variables such as personal beliefs, societal values, and cultural norms influence nurse’s perceptions of homelessness. Nurses who work with homeless clients

1. Should change their views on homelessness before encountering persons from this group
2. Need to understand the concepts of homelessness from a conceptual perspective
3. Will need special training in where to locate homeless people
4. Should have mental health background to adequately work with this group

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: 2
To implement effective nursing interventions for homeless clients, nurses need to be aware of their own beliefs and values about the homeless as well as understand the concepts of homelessness.