Some health conditions are more prevalent in the black population than in the white population. It is important that nurses pay particular attention to identifying those health conditions
Which of the following health assessments and reasons is the most important in working with black patients? A) Control their lifestyle changes because of a lower life expectancy
B) Monitor their blood pressure because of a blunted nocturnal response
C) Examine their buccal mucosa because black skin color can complicate the use of skin color for assessment of health problems
D) Monitor for HIV/AIDS as this is a leading cause of death among African Americans
B
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Hypertension is the most prevalent health problem among black Americans, and a blunted nocturnal response is one factor responsible for this problem. The serious consequences of high blood pressure would supersede the alterations in skin assessment, and highlighting test results and controlling lifestyle changes would be inappropriate actions.
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