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According to the Healthy People 2020 initiative, health information and the associated access issues have become more complicated. There are many considerations when determining whether an individual has proficient health literacy.
 
  The patient should be able to: (Select all that apply.)
  a.
  read and identify credible health information.
  b.
  recognize abnormalities on an x-ray.
  c.
  navigate complex insurance programs.
  d.
  evaluate EKG findings.
  e.
  advocate for appropriate care.

Question 2

In preparing to teach the patient, the nurse must consider: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. background.
  b. race.
  c. pain level.
  d. emotional status.
  e. readiness to learn.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E
The patient should be able to exhibit certain competencies such as reading and identifying credible health information, understanding numbers in the context of the patient's health care, making appointments, filling out forms, gathering health records and asking appropriate questions of physicians, advocating for appropriate care, navigating complex insurance programs (Medicare or Medicaid, and other financial assistance programs), and using technology to access information and services. Interpreting EKGs and X-rays is beyond this scope.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D, E
Consideration must be given to the patient's background, readiness to learn, and current condition before education can occur. A patient's ability to read, write, and comprehend health care materials enhances health literacy. Race, by itself, is not a factor.



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