RN At-Risk and Vulnerable Populations and Related Effects on Health Assessment

A nurse understands that social determinants contribute to poor health, health disparities, and inequities. Which of the following is an example of a social determinant of health.

Socio-economic status

A nurse manager is preparing an in-service about vulnerable populations for nursing staff. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

Vulnerable populations experience more adverse health outcomes than the general

A community health nurse is speaking with an older adult client about methods to reduce the risk of depression. Which of the following is a primary intervention the nurse should include in the teaching?

provide stress reduction techniques for the client

A nurse is assisting with the care of multiple clients at a community health center. For which of the following clients should the nurse anticipate a referral for a social worker

A client who has diabetes mellitus and reports inadequate medical supplies at home

A nurse is caring for a client who is a member of a vulnerable population. Which of the following actions should the nurse take

Advocate for the client needs.

A public health nurse is conducting a windshield survey in a new community they will be serving. Which of the following data should the nurse expect to collect?

Condition of roads and other infrastructure

A nurse in the emergency department is assisting with the care for an older adult client who lives with a family member. The client's family member reports the client has blood in their urine. Which action should the nurse suggest taking firsts.

Determine the cause of the bleeding while asking about other social family concerns.

A nurse is preparing an in service about methods to remove barriers to health care. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

Establish a mobile clinic to provide services for clients in rural communities

A nurse is reviewing the data for the number of new colorectal cancer screening. This data is for the 6 months following a community campaign stressing the importance of screening for colorectal cancer. The nurse should identify that this is an example of which of the following phases of the nursing process?

Evaluation

A nurse is assisting with a community group presentation about the needs of vulnerable groups. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an understanding of the unique needs of vulnerable groups?

I include the client's cultural traditions as I complete my assessment

A nurse is reinforcing the importance of adhering to their medication regimen with a vulnerable group of clients who has been diagnosed with a mental illness. The nurse should identify that this is an example of which of the following phases of the nursing process?

Implementation

A nurse is caring for a client following a suicide attempt. The client has a history of depression, substance use disorder, and anorexia nervosa. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first

Initiate suicide precautions

A nurse is collecting data from an adolescent who is pregnant. Which of following represents the greatest risk factor for the client?

The client reports being without housing

A nurse is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is a member of a vulnerable population?

-A client who has substance use disorder and tests positive for HIV -A client who smokes and uses chewing tobacco daily -A client who has limited access to health care because they live in a rural area -A veteran who just returned from an overseas tour of duty after being injured

A nurse at a clinic is assessing a client who is part of a vulnerable population. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

-Ensure the environment is comfortable and nonthreatening -Discuss client care with other members of the interprofessional team -Provide culturally appropriate health care