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justinmsk

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The nurse works in a clinic located in a community with many Hispanics. Which strategy, if implemented by the nurse, would decrease health care disparities for the Hispanic patients?
 
  a. Improve public transportation to the clinic.
  b. Update equipment and supplies at the clinic.
  c. Obtain low-cost medications for clinic patients.
  d. Teach clinic staff about Hispanic health beliefs.

Question 2

The nurse is obtaining a health history from a new patient. Which data will be the focus of patient teaching?
 
  a. Age and gender
  b. Saturated fat intake
  c. Hispanic/Latino ethnicity
  d. Family history of diabetes


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joewallace

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Health care disparities are due to stereotyping, biases, and prejudice of health care providers. The nurse can decrease these through staff education. The other strategies also may be addressed by the nurse but will not directly impact health disparities.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


justinmsk

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

6ana001

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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