Basic Nursing 1st Edition by Judith Wilkinson, Leslie Treas

Exercise 12

Patient Situation
As the intake nurse in a community-based clinic in Miami, Florida, your role is to complete a comprehensive nursing assessment and initiate a plan of care for the clients. Your first client is a 27-year-old single woman, Sami, who is requesting clinic services for her general healthcare needs. Sami is Cuban American and lives alone in a one-bedroom apartment. She works as a fitness trainer at the local YMCA while attending college part-time. Her family lives in Tampa, Florida. Sami's earnings place her at the poverty level, but she realizes that she must have healthcare to prevent illness and to detect and receive treatment of illnesses should they arise.
Thinking
Critical Thinking: The nurse asks Sami, "If you can't afford healthcare, couldn't you get a roommate to save some money on rent?" What are some critical thinking questions you should ask yourself when reflecting on this question later?