A community nurse develops wellness outcomes for those at highest risk for poor management of cardiovascular disease. Which of the following populations should the nurse target?
A) African American woman
B) Hindu men
C) Immigrant Indian population
D) Mentally ill persons
Ans: A
Poor people, women, and African Americans have more health disparities based on risk factors and poor health management. American Indians and Alaskan natives have the highest prevalence by population. Religion is not a diversity factor, nor is mental illness.
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