In evaluating a population-based nursing practice, the nurse asks, "Did we have enough resources left over to meet the essential health needs of lower-risk population groups?" The nurse asks this question to address which goal?
a. Access c. Cost
b. Quality d. Equity
D
The goal of equity would address the question, "Did we have enough resources left over to meet the
essential health needs of lower-risk population groups?" Questions related to quality would focus on
changes in health status as a result of interventions. Questions related to the goal of access would
focus on providing services regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, and health care status. Questions
of cost would focus on affordability.
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