The community nurse has presented an educational presentation at a low-income assisted-living facility with residents from several races and ethnic groups

Question

Which statement made by an older African American woman indicates that teaching has been effective? 1. "I have a lower risk of dying from diabetes than my white friend."
2. "Income doesn't affect our health risks as much as rich people."
3. "I am twice as likely to have coronary heart disease as my white neighbor."
4. "Generic medications might not work as well as the trade name pills."

Answer 1

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Rationale 1: African American women have higher rates of chronic disease and death from chronic disease than do white women.
Rationale 2: The poor elderly often face barriers when obtaining health care, leading to poor outcomes.
Rationale 3: African American women have higher rates of chronic disease and death from chronic disease than do white women.
Rationale 4: Generic medications have the same pharmacologic effect as do trade name medications.