The nurse working in a diverse community works to address discrepancies in health care, which include (Select all that apply.)
a. employer-provided insurance.
b. institutionalized racism.
c. resentment of lack of access.
d. social realities of different groups.
e. the drive to be "color blind."
A, B, D, E
Many social factors exist that affect access to and delivery of health care, including the provision or lack of employer-provided insurance, institutionalized racism, differing social realities of cultural groups, and the drive to be "color blind."
Resentment felt by members of cultural groups over discrepancies in health care access and delivery does not cause the discrepancies.
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