A nurse is using core measures to reduce health disparities. Which group should the nurse focus on to cause the most improvement in core measures?
a. Caucasians
b. Poor people
c. Alaska Natives
d. American Indians
ANS: B
To improve results, the nurse should focus on the highest disparity. Poor people received worse care than high-income people for about 60% of core measures. American Indians and Alaska Natives received worse care than Caucasians for about 30% of core measures.
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