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Hungry! · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which strategy should be a priority when the nurse is planning care for a diabetic patient who is uninsured?

a. Obtain less expensive medications.
b. Follow evidence-based practice guidelines.
c. Assist with dietary changes as the first action.
d. Teach about the impact of exercise on diabetes.

Question 2

The nurse plans health care for a community with a large number of recent immigrants from Vietnam. Which intervention is the most important for the nurse to implement?

a. Hepatitis testing
b. Tuberculosis screening
c. Contraceptive teaching
d. Colonoscopy information

ankilker · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The use of standardized evidence-based guidelines will reduce the incidence of health care disparities among various socioeconomic groups. The other strategies may also be appropriate, but the priority concern should be that the patient receives care that meets the accepted standard.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Tuberculosis (TB) is endemic in many parts of Asia, and the incidence of TB is much higher in immigrants from Vietnam than in the general U.S. population. Teaching about contraceptive use, colonoscopy, and testing for hepatitis may also be appropriate for some patients but is not generally indicated for all members of this community.