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EY67 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Long-term planning is taking place in a large, multisite health care system. Planning must reflect current demographics while anticipating future changes.

If demographic predictions are accurate, which cultural group will constitute approximately 25 of the U.S. population by 2050?
A) White European Americans
B) African Americans
C) Hispanic Americans
D) Asian Americans

Question 2

A nurse working in an urban clinic is gathering data about the use of preventive mental health services by the clinic's clientele.

The nurse is surprised to learn that more than 80 of the clients using this service are white, while the area's residents are predominantly African American and Asian American. Which of the following statements most likely explains the data?
A) The clinic's white clients may value mental health services more than members of the other groups.
B) African Americans and Asian Americans may consider seeking mental health care to be a sign of weakness.
C) African Americans and Asian Americans may distrust the predominantly white mental healthcare system.
D) The clinic's African Americans and Asian Americans may require mental health services less frequently than do their white counterparts.

briseldagonzales · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
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By 2050, Hispanic Americans are expected to make up 24.5 of the population.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Mistrust of mental health services is an important factor that may deter minorities from seeking treatment. Their concerns are reinforced by evidence, both direct and indirect, of clinician bias and stereotyping.