An example of a factor that would impede a patient's learning is: ...

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An example of a factor that would impede a patient's learning is:
 
  a. Poverty.
  b. Limited health insurance.
  c. Being an older adult.
  d. Heavy sedation.

Question 2

Technology is integral to a cardiac ICU. Sue, the nurse manager, implements a patient-centered approach that focuses on the meaning of the experience for the patient and family, primary nursing, and a health literacy approach. Sue is:
 
  a. Using high-techlow-touch approaches.
  b. Using high-techhigh-touch approaches.
  c. Providing products.
  d. Providing tangible products of satisfaction.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Nurses need to be sensitive to the teaching needs of those at risk for disparities in health care: persons of a different race or ethnic group, women, children, older adults, rural residents, and those with limited or no health insurance, low health literacy, and/or low socioeconomic status. It is important that lower expectations for persons who are disadvantaged, have a low literacy level, or have limited English proficiency are not unintentionally communicated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The provision of humanistic care within a high-tech environment is characteristic of high techhigh touch approaches and reflects the idea that the more that high-tech is used, the more patients also desire high-touch.