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armygirl · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

In the health promotion model, the focus of the health professional includes:

a. Changing the patient's perceptions of disease.
b. Identifying biomedical model interventions.
c. Identifying negative health acts of the consumer.
d. Helping the consumer choose a healthier lifestyle.

Question 2

A 42-year-old patient of Asian descent is being seen at the clinic for an initial examination. The nurse knows that including cultural information in his health assessment is important to:

a. Identify the cause of his illness.
b. Make accurate disease diagnoses.
c. Provide cultural health rights for the individual.
d. Provide culturally sensitive and appropriate care.

patma1981 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
In the health promotion model, the focus of the health professional is on helping the consumer choose a healthier lifestyle.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The inclusion of cultural considerations in the health assessment is of paramount importance to gathering data that are accurate and meaningful and to intervening with culturally sensitive and appropriate care.