The nurse is obtaining a health history from a patient of Puerto Rican descent. Which of the following is most likely to be a health problem that has a cultural connection for this patient?
A) Lactose enzyme deficiency
B) Tuberculosis
C) Sickle cell anemia
D) Suicide
Ans: A
Common health problems that may affect the Puerto Rican population include lactose enzyme deficiency and parasitic diseases. Tuberculosis is a common health problem for the Native American population. Sickle cell anemia predominantly affects the African American population, and suicide is a common health problem for the Native American and white middle-class populations.
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