Exam 6: Assessment of Vulnerable Populations

An older adult client is brought into the emergency department (ED) for a recent fall. The nurse suspects elder abuse. Which are clinical manifestations that support the nurse's suspicions?

The nurse is planning care for a client who is identified as a Pacific Islander. Which will the nurse include in the plan of care for this client because of the identified race?

When preparing a lecture regarding social detriments, which topic will the educator include in the presentation?

A child is admitted to the hospital with physical injuries. What would indicate to the nurse that the child is a victim of child abuse?

Which factors may lead to health disparities among vulnerable populations?

The nurse is reviewing a client's medical record. Which item found in the record is an example of a socioeconomic detriment of vulnerable populations?

When assessing a client who is considered vulnerable, which is a priority before beginning the assessment process?

The nurse is providing care to an Asian American, who does not speak English. The client has not been seen by a health care provider in several years. Which may have been a factor in why this client has not accessed the health care system?

The nurse is assessing a pediatric client during a routine health maintenance visit. Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to assess this client further for sexual abuse?

The nurse is assessing a client who recently immigrated to the United States; which is a priority?