A staff nurse is participating on a committee examining ways to most effectively meet the goals of Healthy People 2020. Which client would be the nurse's highest priority based on the goals of Healthy People 2020?
1. An adolescent female with her first pregnancy.
2. A diabetic client who maintains optimal visual intactness.
3. An IV drug abuser who converts to methadone use.
4. Several obese school-age children.
Correct Answer: 2
The overriding goals for Healthy People 2020 are to eliminate preventable diseases and health inequities, as well as promotion of healthy behavior across the entire life span of an individual. The diabetic client maintaining visual intactness demonstrates healthy behavior in regards to controlling his diabetes and improved long-term quality of life. A 16 year old with a pregnancy does not indicate healthy behavior across the life span. An IV drug user still using a drug does not demonstrate healthy behavior, nor improved quality of life or elimination of health inequities. Obesity levels in the school-aged population do not demonstrate healthy behavior across the life span.
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