Windshield Survey Reflection

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The community survey of interest is located in an impoverished neighborhood of North Baton Rouge. This area is populated by prostitution, domestic violence, pollution, drug activity, lack of education, and lack of support with limited access to health care as a few problems of concern. The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) promoted objectives for public awareness to improve health outcomes, prevent disease and disability, decrease mortality, morbidity, and disparities for all individuals in our society (Healthy People 2020). Two fundamental nursing diagnosis that correlates with healthy people indicators of 2020 for this community are: Ineffective Health Maintenance and Ineffective Community Coping (NANDA, 2011). Ineffective Health Maintenance related to lack of family/social support and presence of limited resources and access to health care (transportation, finances, internet, health insurance coverage, and education) is noted. One nursing intervention is assess client’s values, feelings, economic issues, culture, and practices to determine compliance and readiness for following a prescribed health care regimen. Another nursing intervention is making a referral to social services, support group, or community service for assisting the client in obtaining the necessary medical care needed. This will include government provided transportation for assisting the client to meet the required follow-up appointments. Ineffective Community Coping related to presence of socially deviant, high risk behaviors (such as prostitution and illegal drug activity) and lack of cooperation in a community. One nursing intervention is allowing the client to express negative emotions, verbalize fears, and concerns. Another nursing intervention is assisting the client to identify support services for health care and safety issues. As most people who

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