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ENagel · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is conducting a wellness presentation for a group of factory employees and notes a large number of African Americans present. Based on information included in Healthy People 2020, which topic is a priority for this population?

1. Cancer risk reduction.
2. Bone density assessments.
3. Smoking cessation.
4. Blood pressure screening.

Question 2

An adult female client wishes to begin taking oral contraceptives. The medical history indicates that the client had a deep vein thrombosis three years ago.

After reviewing the objectives set forth in Healthy People 2020, which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. We can have the healthcare provider write you a prescription today.
2. You will also have to take blood thinners.
3. I need to perform a Homan's test on you.
4. Taking oral contraceptives increases your risk of developing clots.

cat123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
African Americans have an increased risk of developing hypertension, so blood pressure screening would be an appropriate activity. African Americans do not typically have an increased risk of all types of cancers or of developing osteoporosis. Smoking cessation techniques are important to discuss, but hypertension is something that affects many African Americans.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
This client has a history of deep vein thrombosis. Her history and oral contraceptive use increases her risk for developing another thrombosis. It would be better for this client to avoid using oral contraceptives and use another method of birth control. Blood thinners'' have significant side effects. There is no information to indicate the client currently has a deep vein thrombosis so Homan's test is not appropriate.