A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery.

Which of the following findings places the client at risk for delayed wound healing? Select all that apply.

Choice A rationale:

SDOH are not determined by an individual's ethnic background. SDOH encompass a wide range of factors beyond ethnicity that affect an individual's well-being, including social, economic, and environmental factors.

Choice B rationale:

SDOH are conditions in an individual's environment that affect their well-being. This is the correct answer. Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) refer to the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, and how these conditions impact their physical and mental well-being. These conditions include factors such as income, education, employment, social support, and access to healthcare.

Choice C rationale:

Identifying SDOH does not increase disparities in healthcare. In fact, recognizing and addressing SDOH can help reduce health disparities by providing more equitable access to resources and services for underserved populations.

Choice D rationale:

While psychological factors can be important determinants of health, they are not typically considered part of the social determinants of health. SDOH primarily focus on external factors related to an individual's environment and socioeconomic conditions.

Choice A rationale:

Health education involves providing information and knowledge to clients, but the nurse's action of blood pressure screening goes beyond mere education. It involves the actual screening for a specific health condition, which aligns better with health promotion.

Choice B rationale:

Health promotion encompasses actions aimed at enhancing an individual's well-being and preventing illness. Blood pressure screening is a preventive measure to identify individuals at risk of hypertension, making it a crucial component of health promotion. The nurse is contributing to the client's overall health by identifying potential hypertension issues.

Choice C rationale:

Holistic health refers to a broader approach to healthcare that considers the physical, mental, and social aspects of an individual. While it's important, the nurse's specific action of blood pressure screening doesn't necessarily encompass all these aspects. It's more focused on identifying a specific health condition.

Choice D rationale:

Disease prevention involves activities to prevent the occurrence or progression of diseases. Blood pressure screening falls under this category as it aims to prevent complications related to hypertension, making this choice a relevant consideration. However, "Health promotion" is a more precise and comprehensive description of the nurse's role in this scenario.