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HCHenry · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which is the best strategy for the nurse to use to combat health disparities in special populations?

a. Increase awareness of one's own views and values.
b. Recognize available community resources.
c. Advocate for health policy changes.
d. Understand special conditions and concerns for various populations.

Question 2

Which factor has the largest impact on health disparities among all populations?

a. Ethnicity
b. Education level
c. Lifestyle choices
d. Poverty

Pamela.irrgang@yahoo.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Cultural competence has been viewed as a strategy to combat health disparities. To increase cul-tural competence, nurses must continually engage in self-reflective activities that assess his or her world view and values about working with diverse individuals.

Answer to Question 2

D
Poverty is a strong and underlying current factor that affects all special groups. Other factors that may also influence disparities are: education, insurance status, segregation, immigration status, health behaviors and lifestyle choices, health care provider behavior, employment, and the nature and operation of the health system in the community.