What Should the Nurse Do?
Sofia is a 48-year-old Latina who lives in a neighborhood with people with low incomes. She has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and has struggled to manage her blood sugar levels due to a lack of access to healthy food options and limited physical activity opportunities. She has also experienced discrimination and language barriers when seeking healthcare services. Based on the case, please answer the following questions.
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How do economic stability, healthcare access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, and social and community context impact Sofia’s ability to manage her diabetes effectively?
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What are some potential strategies to improve Sofia’s access to healthy food options and increase her opportunities for physical activity?
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How might Sofia’s experiences with discrimination and language barriers affect her willingness to seek healthcare services and adhere to her treatment plan?
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How can healthcare providers work to address the SDOH that impact Sofia’s health outcomes and disparities?
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How might Sofia’s experiences with discrimination and language barriers impact her mental health and well-being, and what interventions could healthcare providers implement to address these factors?
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What should the nurse do if a patient expresses a desire to improve their physical health but is resistant to making any lifestyle changes or following through with the nurse’s recommendations?
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What should the nurse do if a patient expresses worry about the impact of their illness on their emotions and behaviors, body image and self-concept, and family members’ lives?
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What should the nurse do if they encounter at-risk populations within community-based health care?