The Nurse Is Caring for Indigenous Clients in a Community

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for Indigenous clients in a community clinic setting. Which of the following would the nurse include when developing strategies to decrease health care disparities?

• A)Improve public transportation.
• B)Obtain low-cost medications.
• C)Update equipment and supplies for the clinic.
• D)Educate staff about Indigenous health beliefs.

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Definitions:

Social Network

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Type A Personality Disorder

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Research

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Biologically Rooted

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