Lesbian and bisexual women are greater risk for health and social ...

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Lesbian and bisexual women are greater risk for health and social disparities, including which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
 
  1. Increased suicide risk
  2. Increased risk of homelessness
  3. Lack of screening for female-related cancers
  4. Lack of screening for lung cancers
  5. Increased divorce rates

Question 2

The nurse is making an initial assessment of the newborn. The findings include a chest circumference of 32.5 cm and a head circumference of 33.5 cm. Based on these findings, which action should the nurse take first?
 
  1. Notify the physician.
  2. Elevate the newborn's head.
  3. Document the findings in the chart.
  4. Assess for hypothermia immediately.

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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Healthy People 2020 recognizes that health disparities continue to exist for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals, which includes increased suicide risk.
2. Healthy People 2020 recognizes that health disparities continue to exist for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals, which includes increased risk of homelessness.
3. Healthy People 2020 recognizes that health disparities continue to exist for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals, which includes lack of screening for female-related cancers.

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. Documentation is the appropriate first step. The average circumference of the head at birth is 32 to 37 cm, and average chest circumference ranges from 30 to 35 cm.