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mpobi80 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The population health nurse is identifying individuals with chronic health problems. For which health problems should the nurse recommend disease management to resolve the health issue? (Select all that apply.)

1. COPD.
2. Asthma.
3. Epilepsy.
4. Diabetes.
5. Cardiovascular disease.

Question 2

The population health nurse is reviewing factors that help to identify persons who may have an elevated chance of developing a specific condition, but do not contribute to its development. What information is the nurse reviewing?

1. Tendencies.
2. Risk markers.
3. Predispositions.
4. Familial.

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Disease management has been shown to be particularly effective in the control of asthma. Disease management guidelines have been developed for other chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and COPD. Disease management programs have not been developed for epilepsy.
2. Disease management has been shown to be particularly effective in the control of asthma. Disease management guidelines have been developed for other chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and COPD. Disease management programs have not been developed for epilepsy.
4. Disease management has been shown to be particularly effective in the control of asthma. Disease management guidelines have been developed for other chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and COPD. Disease management programs have not been developed for epilepsy.
5. Disease management has been shown to be particularly effective in the control of asthma. Disease management guidelines have been developed for other chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and COPD. Disease management programs have not been developed for epilepsy.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. Risk markers are factors that help to identify persons who may have an elevated risk of developing a specific condition, but do not contribute to its development. Familial refers to factors that are found in families. A predisposition refers to a tendency to develop a disease.