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EY67

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The nurse is obtaining a health history from a patient of the American Indian heritage. Which problems would cause the nurse to be concerned about the patient's health? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Heart disease
  2. Diabetes mellitus
  3. Cancer of the prostate
  4. Gastric ulcers

Question 2

Why would a patient from the American Indian heritage be prone to developing diseases of the poor, such as tuberculosis and malnutrition?
 
  1. Living in abject poverty
  2. Living in areas not accessible to the general population
  3. Genetic predisposition to these illnesses and conditions
  4. Health practices are conducive to these conditions



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Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. Diseases of the heart are the leading cause of death for American Indians.
2. Diabetes mellitus is the fifth leading cause of death for American Indians.
3. Malignant neoplasms are the second leading cause of death for American Indians.
4. Gastric ulcers are not identified as being a leading cause of death for people of the American Indian heritage.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. American Indians have a higher proportion of diseases of the poor due to poverty. Their poor socioeconomic status predisposes the development of the diseases of the poor.
2. Living on reservations can exacerbate the conditions that lead to diseases of the poor, but not all reservations are the same.
3. Tuberculosis and malnutrition are not conditions or diseases for which there is a genetic predisposition.
4. Health practices among American Indians are not conducive to diseases of the poor.





 

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