A nurse should identify a possible health literacy barrier when a client responds with which of the following statements?

My sibling has the same diagnosis, so I know what to expect

“I don’t like to read: just tell me what I need to know

“With practice I am able to learn new skills pertaining to my health

“Let me put my glasses on before start reading this material

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Health literacy refers to a person's ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions. The statement indicates a preference for receiving information orally rather than through written materials, which may indicate challenges with reading comprehension or a preference for verbal communication.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Environmental risk factors refer to factors in the physical, social, or cultural environment that can affect an individual's health or increase the likelihood of disease or injury. In this case, the age of the home could be relevant to the presence of potential environmental hazards that could impact the client's health.

A. "We will use mosquito repellant daily." B. "We will make sure to wear long sleeve shirts and long pants." C. “We will use our antimalarial mediations as directed." D. “We should empty sources of standing water to prevent mosquitos from multiplying

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

D. Mosquitoes breed in standing water, so eliminating these breeding sites can help control the mosquito population and reduce the risk of malaria transmission. This action addresses the environmental factor in the transmission of malaria.

A, B- These statements address the behavioral aspect of the epidemiologic triangle.

C-This statement pertains to the host component of the epidemiologic triangle. Antimalarial medications target the individual's susceptibility to the disease.

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A nurse should identify a possible health literacy barrier when a client responds with which of the following statements?

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Correct Answer is D

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