Author Question: The nurse is completing an assessment of an Aboriginal client. Recognizing the commonly seen health ... (Read 146 times)

dejastew · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is completing an assessment of an Aboriginal client. Recognizing the commonly seen health problems in individuals from this background, the nurse observes for particular signs and symptoms of which one of the following conditions?

a. Hypertension
b. Parasitic infections
c. Tay-Sach's disease
d. Diabetes mellitus

Question 2

The nurse completes a safety assessment during a home visit to an older adult client. Of the following observations made by the nurse, which one is of greatest concern for this client who shows evidence of a sensory impairment?

a. Low-pile carpeting throughout the home
b. A handrail on the stairs that extends the full length
c. Higher-wattage iridescent lighting in all the rooms
d. The grey/black settings on the stove handles

jxjsniuniu · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Diabetes mellitus is considered to be an epidemic in progress for Canadian Aboriginal peoples. The presence of diabetes among Aboriginals is three to five times the national average, based on location, than in non-Aboriginal communities.
Malignant hypertension is a genetic link seen in Black Canadians.
Parasitic infections are often seen in immigrants from an area near the Nile River.
Tay-Sach's disease is common among Jewish persons and Ashkenazi.

Answer to Question 2

D
Sometimes settings on electrical appliances and equipment are highlighted only in black and white or shades of grey. Colour, especially red contrasts, helps to distinguish settings. The great-est concern for safety for the client with sensory impairment is the grey/black settings on the stove handles.
Low-pile carpeting helps to prevent falls.
A handrail on the stairs that extends the full length is beneficial for preventing falls.
Higher-wattage iridescent lighting helps prevent glare and is an appropriate adaptation for visual loss.