The nurse is reviewing strategies to address health disparities in a community setting in alignment with Healthy People 2030 objectives. Which of the following actions by the nurse best demonstrates the application of Healthy People 2030 goals to reduce health disparities?

A. Developing and implementing a culturally competent health education program tailored to underserved populations to improve access to preventive services. This action aligns with Healthy People 2030’s goals to reduce health disparities by addressing cultural and linguistic needs while improving access to care, particularly preventive services. This demonstrates a proactive and equitable approach.

B. Prioritizing high-cost interventions for clients with advanced diseases while not addressing preventive care for at-risk populations. This approach does not align with Healthy People 2030’s focus on prevention and reducing health disparities. It emphasizes reactive care rather than addressing upstream factors that lead to disparities.

C. Providing standard health education materials to all clients without regard for their cultural, linguistic, or socioeconomic backgrounds. Providing standard materials without customization overlooks individual needs, perpetuating health disparities rather than addressing them.

D. Focusing only on individual client care in a clinic without considering social determinants of health that may affect the client's well-being. Social determinants of health are critical in reducing disparities, and neglecting these factors is inconsistent with Healthy People 2030’s objectives.

A. Pain that has been present for more than six months and is associated with ongoing tissue damage: This describes chronic pain, which persists over time and is not indicative of acute pain.

B. Pain that occurs suddenly and is typically related to a specific injury or trauma. Acute pain is characterized by its sudden onset, often associated with a specific cause, such as injury or surgery.

C. Pain that fluctuates in intensity and is often accompanied by changes in mood and behavior: This describes chronic pain, which may have episodic flare-ups and can impact emotional well-being.

D. Pain that is described as dull and persists despite the absence of an obvious cause: This is more indicative of chronic pain, which may not be directly linked to ongoing tissue damage.