The nurse is caring for diverse population groups at a health ...

[geodog55]

The nurse is caring for diverse population groups at a health clinic. Which of the following patients demonstrates a potential health disparity group?
 
  a. A 26-year-old woman who is receiving follow-up after a car accident.
  b. A 30-year-old immigrant who does not speak English.
  c. A 28-year-old man who needs a tetanus booster.
  d. A 12-month-old with an appointment for immunizations.

Question 2

Before beginning work on a culturally diverse hospital unit, the nurse should perform which action first?
 
  a. Improve self-awareness of one's own biases
  b. Attend an anti-discrimination rally or march
  c. Build rapport and trust with the patients
  d. Take a foreign language class

[hramirez205]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Poor health literacy skills are an example of a health disparity that limits an individual's ability to access or communicate about health care needs. Patients who are receiving needed care are not experiencing a gap between health need and actual care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Before working with culturally diverse groups, the nurse should first identify own biases and assumptions in order to objectively and competently care for patients. Attending a rally or march may not raise awareness of various biases. The nurse should establish rapport and trust when working with patients, after self-awareness is appreciated. Taking a foreign language may be helpful; however the first step is self-awareness.

[geodog55]

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