The nurse is planning care for a client who is identified as a Pacific Islander. Which will the nurse include in the plan of care for this client because of the identified race?
1. Blood glucose.
2. BUN blood test.
3. Chest radiography.
4. HIV blood test.
Correct Answer: 1
Client's who are classified as Pacific Islanders have higher rates of smoking, alcohol consumption, and obesity. Major causes of premature death are obesity, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. It is appropriate for the nurse to monitor this client's blood glucose level. Hispanic clients are at high risk for kidney issues; therefore, it is not appropriate to monitor blood urea nitrogen for this client. Asian Americans are at high risk for respiratory issues; therefore, it would not be appropriate to monitor chest radiography for this client. African Americans are at a higher risk for contracting HIV; therefore, it would not be appropriate to monitor this client for HIV.
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