At-Risk and Vulnerable Populations and Related Effects on Health

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

Attempt to develop a long-term relationship with the client.

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 first?

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

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? (Select all that apply.)

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

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 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 in a public health clinic is leading a discussion about decreasing the risk for depression among older adult clients. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend?

Organize an exercise program at the local community center.

A nurse is assisting with a presentation about the importance of stress reduction techniques with a group of veterans. The nurse should identify this as an example of which of the following types of prevention?

Primary prevention

A nurse is reinforcing the importance of screening for colorectal cancer with a group of older adult clients. The nurse should identify that this is an example of which of the following types of prevention?

Secondary prevention

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 is reinforcing the importance of adhering to their medication regimen with a client who has been diagnosed with a mental illness. The nurse should identify that this is an example of which of the following types of prevention?

Tertiary prevention

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

The client reports being without housing.

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 population.

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? (Select all that apply.)

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


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