A nurse has been asked to present health promotion information at ...

[RYAN BANYAN]

A nurse has been asked to present health promotion information at a community clinic whose clients are primary non-Hispanic Black women. After review of health disparity and inequality statistics the nurse chooses to include information about which disorders? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Stroke
  2. Coronary artery disease
  3. Diabetes
  4. Illicit drug use
  5. Prenatal care

Question 2

When an individual wants to stop using a drug but can't, she would be suffering from
 
  1. psychological dependence.
  2. substance dependence.
  3. physical dependence.
  4. withdrawal syndrome.

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale 1: The rate of premature death due to stroke is higher among non-Hispanic Blacks than among non-Hispanic Whites.
Rationale 2: The rate of premature death due to coronary artery disease is higher among non-Hispanic Blacks than among non-Hispanic Whites.
Rationale 3: Diabetes is highest among non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics.
Rationale 4: Rates for drug-induced death (from both legal and illegal drugs) is highest among American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and non-Hispanic Whites.
Rationale 5: The infant mortality rate for non-Hispanic Black women is more than double that for non-Hispanic White women.
Global Rationale: The rate of premature death due to stroke and coronary artery disease is higher among non-Hispanic Blacks than among non-Hispanic Whites. Diabetes is highest among non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics. The infant mortality rate for non-Hispanic Black women is more than double that for non-Hispanic White women. Rates for drug-induced death (from both legal and illegal drugs) is highest among American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and non-Hispanic Whites.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale 1: It is unknown if this patient is psychologically dependent on this drug.
Rationale 2: The question does not indicate the presence or lack of symptoms. Therefore, the more general term substance dependence is the best choice.
Rationale 3: It is unknown if this patient is physically dependent on this drug.
Rationale 4: Question indicates intent to stop using the drug. Withdrawal has not started.
Global Rationale: The question does not indicate the presence or lack of symptoms. Therefore, the more general term substance dependence is the best choice. Question indicates intent to stop using the drug. Withdrawal has not started.

[RYAN BANYAN]

Gracias!

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