The population nurse becomes aware of an increase in social instability in one neighborhood. This instability can affect societal health because it can lead to: 1. Poverty. 2. Social conflict. 3. Developing alternative methods of health care. 4. Ill health that results from disruptive economic conditions. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 4 Explanation: 4. While poverty […]
The population health nurse is participating in a discussion about the number of physicians in the United States being able to meet health care needs. What should the nurse identify as the primary reason for physicians contributing to escalating health The population health nurse is participating in a discussion about the number of physicians in […]
The population health nurse providing care in an economically disadvantaged city is aware of many people receiving their health care through charity systems that are set up by local physicians. The nurse is concerned because this practice can contribute The population health nurse providing care in an economically disadvantaged city is aware of many people […]
The nurse desires to improve cultural competence when providing patient care. What action should the nurse take first to develop this competency? 1. Understand the culture of the patient. 2. Identify the goals for culturally competent care. 3. Gain proficiency in another language beyond English. 4. Understand and recognize the nurse’s own cultural background. […]
The population health nurse is assisting with a booth at a health fair to help community members sign up for health insurance. For which reasons should the nurse promote the importance of having health insurance? (Select all that apply.) 1. Eliminates health disparities. 2. Means the individual has full-time employment. 3. Guarantees no difficulty in […]
The local clinic employs a Hispanic receptionist, who is also used as an interpreter for the many non-English-speaking Latino patients who utilize the clinic. Members of the staff believe the patients should learn English, and they have refused offers The local clinic employs a Hispanic receptionist, who is also used as an interpreter for the […]
The population health nurse is attending a community town hall meeting where an elected official is discussing the importance of extending tax cuts for the upcoming fiscal year. What should the nurse consider as the impact of these cuts on health care? 1. Scarcity of health resources. 2. Reduction in chronic diseases. 3. Increased number […]
A community has had an influx of immigrant workers due to new construction of businesses in the community. The staff of the local public health clinic know the level of their care meets and exceeds standards set and do not see a need to change. A community has had an influx of immigrant workers due […]
During a home visit the population nurse learns that the family’s father has recently lost his job, and the mother continues to be unemployed but takes care of the family’s five children. The mother is concerned because charitable organizations are During a home visit the population nurse learns that the family’s father has recently lost […]
A local hospital has established outreach clinics in the community to provide health care. Several staff members within the clinic component refuse to go to some of the outreach clinics claiming that the clinics are in a bad section of the community A local hospital has established outreach clinics in the community to provide health […]
