Author Question: A PHN is looking at creating a plan to address the high rate of uncontrolled hypertension in a ... (Read 50 times)

erika · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A PHN is looking at creating a plan to address the high rate of uncontrolled hypertension in a community. List the following steps in the order in which the nurse should perform them

1. Evaluate the community to see what social determinants of health need to be addressed and what is lacking within the community.
2. Review the program outcomes with evaluations from participants and local care providers to determine the effectiveness of the program.
3. Start planning a community wide health fair with representatives from local primary-care providers, fitness centers, and local produce vendors.
4. Have printed material and educational information available for community participants to take home and use after the fair.

Question 2

A nurse is counseling a young man with obesity and diabetes. The nurse explains that in addition to direct medical costs, indirect costs will likely include

A. Costs of medication
B. Lost wages and loss of employment productivity
C. Decreased lifespan
D. Increased costs of health insurance