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jessicacav · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Why would a patient who has a higher income generally have better health outcomes?

1. Have better access to healthcare
2. Have better job skills
3. Can afford private transportation
4. Can afford private insurance

Question 2

A patient in the Emergency Department is concerned about the cost of treatment because of no financial income. What areas would the nurse include when assessing this patient? Select all that apply:

1. Preventive care
2. Nutritional status
3. Number of accidents
4. Shelter
5. Status of current immunizations

meltdown117 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Explanation: 1. Higher incomes generally translate to better access to healthcare, which improves health outcomes.
2. Higher incomes are not necessarily equated with better job skills.
3. Private transportation is not an indicator of income, just an indication it can be afforded.
4. Private health insurance is becoming more expensive, and many people who have good incomes can't afford to pay for health insurance.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. The consequences of poverty include a lack of preventive care.
2. The consequences of poverty include poor nutrition.
3. The consequences of poverty include high accident rates.
4. Adequacy of shelter is an area that is impacted by poverty.
5. A person living in poverty does not receive needed healthcare, and may not have immunizations.