Asked by caroline sumanto on Jul 17, 2024

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The nurse is admitting a patient with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. It is the fourth time the patient is being admitted in the last 6 months for high blood sugars. During the admission process, the nurse asks the patient about employment status and displays a nonjudgmental attitude. What is the rationale for the nurse's actions?

A) External variables have little effect on compliance.
B) A person's compliance is affected by economic status.
C) Employment status is an internal variable that impacts compliance.
D) Noncompliant patients thrive on the disapproval of authority figures.

Economic Status

A measure of the financial and material prosperity of an individual or household, often related to employment, income, and wealth.

Diabetes Mellitus

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood, caused by insulin resistance or deficiency.

Employment Status

Refers to an individual's current working condition, whether employed, unemployed, or self-employed, including the type of work performed and the nature of the employment contract.

  • Determine and analyze variables, both internal and external, that impact the health of patients.
  • Understand the impact of social, economic, and environmental factors on health and illness.
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Gurjot SinghJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A person's compliance with treatment is affected by economic status. A person tends to give a higher priority to food and shelter than to costly drugs or treatments. External variables can have a major impact on compliance. Employment status is an external variable, not an internal variable. A person generally seeks approval and support from social networks, and this desire for approval affects health beliefs and practices; noncompliance does not occur from thriving on disapproval of authority figures.