The nurse is caring for two clients in the hospital who are ...

[maegan_martin]

The nurse is caring for two clients in the hospital who are experiencing septicemia. One is Latino and one is Asian-American. When evaluating care for these two clients, what should the nurse consider?
 
  1. The outcomes for each will likely be similar.
  2. Culture will play a role in the outcomes for each client.
  3. The Latino client will have better outcomes.
  4. The Asian-American client will refuse to follow treatment.

Question 2

The nurse notes that one Healthy People 2020 leading health indicator focuses on nutrition. What should the nurse include when reviewing this indicator with a client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Physical activity
  2. Presence of obesity
  3. Amount of vegetable intake
  4. Importance of limiting protein
  5. Intake of adequate carbohydrates

[javimendoza7]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Culture differences cause health disparities that the nurse needs to consider when evaluating outcomes of various cultures.
2. Among other factors, culture has a definite effect on the recovery of clients.
3. It is not likely that one culture will fare better than another because of such factors as client motivation, age, gender, etc.
4. There is no evidence that the Asian-American client will refuse treatment, and the nurse should form no such opinions of clients.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 3

1. The leading health indicator for nutrition includes physical activity.
2. The leading health indicator for nutrition includes the need to address obesity.
3. The leading health indicator for nutrition includes the need to address vegetable intake.
4. The leading health indicator for nutrition does not include information to limit the intake of protein.
5. The leading health indicator for nutrition does not include information about the intake of adequate carbohydrates.