Author Question: A patient tells the nurse that the Affordable Care Act will not be helpful, since the patient cannot ... (Read 75 times)

K@ · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A patient tells the nurse that the Affordable Care Act will not be helpful, since the patient cannot afford to pay for health insurance. What should the nurse say in response to this patient?

1. It will provide tax credits to those who need help buying health insurance.
2. Health insurance will need to be obtained through an employer.
3. It focuses on the healthcare needs of the elderly.
4. It will cause most Americans' taxes to increase.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient who does not practice or follow the Western approach to medicine. What CULTURALCARE approach should the nurse suggest to support the patient during the pregnancy and delivery?

1. Consider the use of a midwife.
2. Follow daily practices to stay well.
3. Schedule limited appointments with a medical doctor.
4. Agree to having diagnostic studies to ensure the baby's health.

joewallace · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. The Affordable Care Act is designed to make health insurance affordable by providing tax credits to those who need help with buying insurance.
2. This is not the case with the Affordable Care Act. It does not matter if a person gets health benefits through an employer. This Act is designed to provide better control of decisions about health insurance coverage.
3. This is not the case with the Affordable Care Act. It is designed to make health insurance affordable for all, and does ensure for free preventive care. There are provisions to address seniors on Medicare and senior preventive care.
4. The Affordable Care Act is projected to reduce premium costs for millions of families, and represents the largest middle-class tax cut for health insurance in history.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. For patients who do not practice or follow Western approaches to medicine, the use of a midwife would be a good CULTURALCARE suggestion for the nurse to make to assist the patient during the pregnancy and delivery.
2. Following daily practices to stay well may be helpful to the nonpregnant patient. The pregnant patient will need some type of intervention to assist during the delivery.
3. The patient does not follow or practice Western medical approaches to health care. This option would be in direct violation of the patient's desires.
4. The use of technology is a practice of Western medicine and may not be an appropriate CULTURALCARE suggestion for the patient who does not follow or practice this approach to health care.