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Bob-Dole · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse manager recognizes that the types of patients and associated diagnoses admitted to a care area are consistent with nationwide demographics. Which statement supports this observation?

1. Diabetes is not a significant problem in the African American community.
2. Hispanic patients have a greater incidence of obesity than Caucasian patients.
3. African American patients have a lower incidence of hypertension than Caucasian patients.
4. Female patients with chronic disorders are more self-sufficient than men with similar ailments.

Question 2

The setting in which an LPN/LVN can advance to charge nurse or staff developer and management and leadership skills can be developed, is a(n):

a. acute care hospital.
b. rehabilitation hospital.
c. trauma center.
d. long-term care facility.

blakeserpa · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: A growing number of African Americans are reporting diabetes.

Answer to Question 2

D
Management and leadership skills of the LPN/LVN can be developed in long-term care settings with RN supervision.