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clippers! · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A healthcare provider whose native country is India is explaining the treatment plan to a patient.

The patient tells the nurse she is having trouble understanding the provider but is embarrassed about asking to repeat the information over and over. The nurse should assess for which results due to this disparity in provider-patient communication? (Select all that apply.)
a. Patient dissatisfaction
b. Optimal health outcome
c. Poor adherence
d. Increased patient confidence
e. Improved communication

Question 2

A new nurse requires further teaching when failing to identify which practice as a health disparity?

a. Annual mammogram
b. Early prenatal care
c. Blood pressure screening
d. Frequent fast food meals

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C
When sociocultural differences between healthcare providers and patients are not appreciated or communicated effectively in clinical encounters, patient dissatisfaction, poor adherence, poorer health outcomes, and racial/ethnic disparities in healthcare easily happen.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Preventive care, screening, and health promotion activities are not considered health disparities. Examples include mammograms, prenatal care, and blood pressure checks. Frequent fast food meals, containing high fat content, is considered a health disparity due to possible lack of money or access to healthy meals.