Asked by Alexus Seigler on Jul 04, 2024
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A nurse is teaching patients about health care information. Which patient will the nurse assess closely for health literacy?
A) A patient 35 years old
B) A patient 68 years old
C) A patient with a college degree
D) A patient with a high-school diploma
Health Literacy
Patients' reading and mathematics skills, comprehension, ability to make health-related decisions, and successful functioning as a consumer of health care.
High-School Diploma
A certificate awarded by educational institutions to signify completion of secondary education.
- Understand the influence of economic status on health outcomes and customize healthcare to accommodate the requirements of individuals across various financial situations.
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Jerry CabasoyJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
About 9 out of 10 people in the United States experience challenges in using health care information. Patients who are especially vulnerable are the elderly (age 65+), immigrants, persons with low incomes, persons who do not have a high-school diploma or GED, and persons with chronic mental and/or physical health conditions. A 35-year-old patient and patients with high-school and college education are not identified in the vulnerable populations.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the influence of economic status on health outcomes and customize healthcare to accommodate the requirements of individuals across various financial situations.