Asked by Phachasorn Vanichvorasakul on Jun 12, 2024

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A nurse is working at a health fair screening people for liver cancer. Which population group should the nurse monitor most\bold{most}most closely for liver cancer?

A) Hispanic
B) Asian Americans
C) Non-Hispanic Caucasians
D) Non-Hispanic African-Americans

Liver Cancer

A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in the liver, potentially leading to serious health issues or death.

Asian Americans

Individuals in the United States with origins from the Asian continent, encompassing a diverse range of cultures, languages, and backgrounds.

Hispanic

Pertaining to people of Spanish-speaking origin or culture, especially those in Latin America or of Latin American descent living in the United States.

  • Recognize population segments facing heightened risk for health conditions and allocate care priorities based on those recognitions.
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Amber HickmanJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
While Asian Americans generally have lower cancer rates than the non-Hispanic Caucasian population, they also have the highest incidence rates of liver cancer for both sexes compared with Hispanic, non-Hispanic Caucasians, or non-Hispanic African-Americans.