In the health promotion model, the focus of the health ...

[armygirl]

In the health promotion model, the focus of the health professional includes:
 
  a. Changing the patient's perceptions of disease.
  b. Identifying biomedical model interventions.
  c. Identifying negative health acts of the consumer.
  d. Helping the consumer choose a healthier lifestyle.

Question 2

A 42-year-old patient of Asian descent is being seen at the clinic for an initial examination. The nurse knows that including cultural information in his health assessment is important to:
 
  a. Identify the cause of his illness.
  b. Make accurate disease diagnoses.
  c. Provide cultural health rights for the individual.
  d. Provide culturally sensitive and appropriate care.

[patma1981]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
In the health promotion model, the focus of the health professional is on helping the consumer choose a healthier lifestyle.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The inclusion of cultural considerations in the health assessment is of paramount importance to gathering data that are accurate and meaningful and to intervening with culturally sensitive and appropriate care.

[armygirl]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[raenoj]

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