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formula1 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is using core measures to reduce health disparities. Which group should the nurse focus on to cause the most improvement in core measures?

a. Caucasians
b. Poor people
c. Alaska Natives
d. American Indians

Question 2

A nurse is beginning to use patient-centered care and cultural competence to improve nursing care. Which step should the nurse take first?

a. Assessing own biases and attitude
b. Learning about the world view of others
c. Understanding organizational forces
d. Developing cultural skills

cupcake16 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
To improve results, the nurse should focus on the highest disparity. Poor people received worse care than high-income people for about 60 of core measures. American Indians and Alaska Natives received worse care than Caucasians for about 30 of core measures.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Becoming more aware of your biases and attitudes about human behavior is the first step in providing patient-centered care, leading to culturally competent care. It is helpful to think about cultural competence as a lifelong process of learning about others and also about yourself. Learning about the world view, developing cultural skills, and understanding organizational forces are not the first steps.