The community health nurse is adapting a program for vulnerable ...

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The community health nurse is adapting a program for vulnerable and marginalized populations. Which overarching goal for Healthy People 2020 directly applies to the issue of health disparity?
 
  A) Eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.
  B) Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all.
  C) Promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across every stage of life.
  D) Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.

Question 2

The community health nurse knows that health disparities affect many groups. What is a commonality of marginalized groups?
 
  A) Less likely to obtain health care
  B) Equal access to treatment for cancer
  C) Insurance coverage is inexpensive to obtain with HIV/AIDS.
  D) Ability to complete major life activities without ongoing assistance

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
An overarching goal for HP 2020 directly applies to the issue of health disparity. The goal is to achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Gender, ethnicity or race, education or income, geographic location, or sexual preference may account for group differences that lead to marginalization and subsequent health inequities. The comprehensive report by the Institute of Medicine (2002) in its review of more than 100 studies found that minorities were less likely to obtain health care than were whites. The review also documented inequities related to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and mental illness.