A Nurse Is Working with a Minority Group That Has

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working with a minority group that has a high incidence of cardiovascular disease,including hypertension and stroke.When participating in a community health fair with this group,what action by the nurse will be most effective?

• A) Educate the participants about weight loss and a low-sodium, low-fat diet.
• B) Explain the genetic basis for the high incidence of cardiovascular disease in the group.
• C) Help participants make lifestyle changes that are culturally congruent.
• D) Present statistics on the mortality and morbidity of cardiovascular disease.

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Definitions:

Attention

The act of focusing cognitive resources on a particular stimulus or task.

Persuasive Messages

Communications designed to influence the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of the recipient, often used in marketing, advertising, and political campaigns.

Categories of Information

The organization of information into groups based on shared characteristics or themes.

Cultural Differences

Variations in the norms, values, beliefs, and practices among people from different backgrounds.