Which statement about health disparities is accurate?
a. African American women have a much higher incidence of breast cancer.
b. Health disparities are the result of negligent health care practices.
c. Health disparities vary among racial/ethnic groups.
d. Men have more obstacles to receiving health care than women.
C
Improvements have been made in some areas of health disparities among various populations. However, health disparities vary among each racial/ethnic group.
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Which of the following best describes empowered caring in the caregiver's role as it relates to behavioral changes in the client compared to the use of traditional approaches? A) Well-integrated behavioral changes occur B) Behavioral changes are not as genuine C) Behavioral changes are less realistic D) Long-lasting habits are the goal but not the outcome
A client recovering from anesthesia in the care unit has an artificial airway. The nurse knows the purpose of an artificial airway is to:
1. keep the mouth open. 2. keep the tongue from blocking the airway. 3. keep the client from vomiting. 4. allow the client to talk.
The treatment team believes medication will help a patient diagnosed with adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which class of medications does the nurse expect will be prescribed?
a. Benzodiazepines b. Psychostimulants c. Antipsychotics d. Anxiolytics
Which of the following interventions demonstrate secondary prevention?
1. Offer a stress management course to teens. 2. Teach students in elementary school about good nutrition. 3. Provide new parent education in local community center. 4. Expand services to train the blind in reading in the community.