Although only 12 of elderly black Americans experience ...

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Although only 12 of elderly black Americans experience institutional care in their lifetimes, compared with 23 of elderly white Americans, they typically possess more health problems than their white counterparts.
 
  This difference in health status is most likely due to: A) High incidence of violent crime and sexually transmitted diseases
  B) Reliance on family for health care advice and rejection of formal service agencies
  C) Cultural preference for unconventional medical treatments like spiritual and herbal remedies
  D) Lower standard of living and less access to health care services

Question 2

After an assessment the nurse is concerned that an older patient is at risk for the development of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. What did the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Diagnosis of angina
  B) History of hypertension
  C) History of arteriosclerosis
  D) Treatment for diabetes mellitus
  E) Experienced a myocardial infarction

[Jane]

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Black elders historically possess many health problems that have accumulated over a lifetime due to a poor standard of living and limited access to health care services. Although the other choices may apply to this population, they are not the major reasons for the diminished health status of many black elders.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E
Feedback:
Aneurysms of the abdominal aorta most frequently occur in older people with a history of arteriosclerosis, angina, and myocardial infarction. The risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms is not increased in the patient with hypertension or diabetes mellitus.