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JMatthes · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A nurse's colleague states, Older people who live in the country are a lot healthier than city folk. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) The differences aren't large, but rural adults do have better health outcomes than do city dwellers.
B) But chronic conditions are more common among rural adults.
C) Overall, yes. Higher levels of family support translate into longer average life spans for rural adults.
D) Unfortunately, no. And this is mostly attributable to the problem of homelessness.

Question 2

A nurse is beginning a new job in an area with a large African American population. Which of the following statements will assist the nurse to understand this ethnic/race culture to better plan nursing care? (Select all that apply.)

A) African Americans as a group have a wide range of socioeconomic conditions.
B) Female-headed households are common among African Americans.
C) Lifestyle and risk factors account for the health disparities with older African Americans.
D) Older African Americans are more likely than other older Americans to live alone.
E) Older African Americans are more likely to be caring for their grandchildren.

Anton · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Chronic conditions are overrepresented among rural adults. Overall, rural adults have worse health outcomes than do urban dwellers. While family support levels are generally high, this does not mean that rural adults live longer lives on average. Lack of access and other factors, rather than homelessness, are cited as reasons for the differences in health outcomes between rural and urban adults.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, E
Female-headed homes are a common family structure among African Americans. The differences in health outcomes between African Americans and other groups are attributed mostly to disparities in health care provision. Older African Americans are more likely to live with family. Half of those older African Americans who live with their grandchildren are the primary care provider to those children.