The community health nurse determines that the average family income of a certain community is $67,000 per year with a range of $27,000 to $102,000. Based on this demographic information, which additional information is important for the nurse to assess?

A) Call 911 for emergency transport:
The client is unresponsive, which is a critical situation requiring immediate medical attention. Even though the client is breathing and has a pulse, the unresponsiveness suggests a potentially severe overdose that could rapidly deteriorate. Calling 911 ensures that emergency medical services are on their way to provide advanced care and transport to a facility where further treatment can be administered.

B) Determine what medications were ingested:
While knowing what medications were taken is important for treatment, the immediate priority is to address the client’s unresponsiveness. Identifying the medications can be done once the client is stabilized or while awaiting emergency services, but it does not replace the need for urgent medical intervention.

C) Contact the poison control center:
Contacting the poison control center is useful for guidance on managing an overdose, but it should be done in conjunction with calling 911 if the client is unresponsive. The poison control center can provide specific treatment advice, but immediate emergency medical assistance is crucial for the client’s safety.

D) Attempt to induce vomiting using a tongue blade:
Inducing vomiting can be dangerous, especially if the client is unresponsive or has an impaired airway. Attempting to induce vomiting without professional medical support could lead to aspiration or other complications. The priority is to ensure the client receives proper medical care through emergency services.

A) Evaluate the teacher's ability to identify pediculosis capitis 2 months after initiation of the program:
Evaluating the teachers’ ability to identify pediculosis capitis is important for ongoing surveillance, but it does not directly measure the effectiveness of the program in reducing the prevalence of the condition. This action focuses more on teacher training rather than the program's overall impact.

B) Measure the prevalence of pediculosis capitis among the children after four months:
Measuring the prevalence of pediculosis capitis among children after the implementation of the program is the most effective way to evaluate the program's success. By comparing the prevalence before and after the program, the nurse can assess whether the interventions (educational pamphlets and regular assessments) have led to a reduction in cases.

C) Survey parents 3 weeks after pamphlets are sent home to assess their understanding of the condition:
Surveying parents about their understanding of pediculosis capitis is useful for evaluating the reach and impact of the educational component. However, it does not directly measure the effectiveness of the program in reducing the actual prevalence of pediculosis capitis among children.

D) Conduct an initial examination of each child in the school to obtain baseline data:
Conducting an initial examination provides valuable baseline data on the prevalence of pediculosis capitis before the program begins. However, this action alone does not evaluate the effectiveness of the program; it must be followed by assessments after the program’s implementation to determine if there has been a reduction in cases.