A nurse is presenting weekly prenatal classes for pregnant teens who are at risk for having low birth weight babies.
An example of a long-term outcomes for this program is:

To understand health literacy, nurses must assess cognitive skills, learning and communication disorders, and English language fluency.

A nurse’s ability to assess patient understanding and adapt to communication challenges related to health literacy needs is essential in the provision of quality nursing care.

Choice A is not the answer because cognitive skills are just one of the many factors that nurses must assess to understand health literacy.

Choice B is not the answer because learning and communication disorders are just one of the many factors that nurses must assess to understand health literacy.

Choice C is not the answer because English language fluency is just one of the many factors that nurses must assess to understand health literacy.

At each stage of life, there are different health problems and different preventative actions.

Healthy People 2020 has four overarching goals: Attain high-quality, longer lives free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death; Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups; Create social and physical environments that promote good health for all; and Promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages.

Choice A is incorrect because age-related risks are a focus of Healthy People 2020.

Choice B is incorrect because age is considered when addressing health risks and preventative interventions.

Choice C is incorrect because each developmental stage has its own unique health problems and preventative actions.