Teaching about bed bugs falls under which area of client needs?

Teaching about bed bugs falls under which area of client needs?

• A. Health Promotion and Maintenance
• B. Physiologic Integrity
• C. Physiological Integrity
• D. Psychosocial Integrity

Answer: (A)

Teaching about bed bugs centers on preventing health problems and maintaining a safe, healthy environment for the child and family. This fits Health Promotion and Maintenance because the focus is on anticipatory guidance, education, and environmental practices that prevent illness and promote well-being. When you teach about bed bugs, you’re helping families understand how infestations can affect sleep, comfort, skin integrity from scratching, and overall functioning, and you’re guiding them in practical steps to reduce risk—such as cleaning, reducing clutter, proper laundering, mattress encasements, seeking professional pest control, and notifying public health authorities if needed. The aim is prevention and ongoing wellness, not restoring body function after illness or injury (physiologic integrity) or addressing psychosocial adjustment, so this topic aligns with promoting health and preventing problems rather than treating a physiological condition or addressing emotional or social aspects.

Teaching about bed bugs centers on preventing health problems and maintaining a safe, healthy environment for the child and family. This fits Health Promotion and Maintenance because the focus is on anticipatory guidance, education, and environmental practices that prevent illness and promote well-being. When you teach about bed bugs, you’re helping families understand how infestations can affect sleep, comfort, skin integrity from scratching, and overall functioning, and you’re guiding them in practical steps to reduce risk—such as cleaning, reducing clutter, proper laundering, mattress encasements, seeking professional pest control, and notifying public health authorities if needed. The aim is prevention and ongoing wellness, not restoring body function after illness or injury (physiologic integrity) or addressing psychosocial adjustment, so this topic aligns with promoting health and preventing problems rather than treating a physiological condition or addressing emotional or social aspects.