Asked by Grace McDevitt on Sep 26, 2024
A nurse is using the Healthy People 2020 to establish goals for the community. Which goal is priority?
A) Reduce health care costs.
B) Increase life expectancy.
C) Provide services close to where patients live.
D) Isolate patients to prevent the spread of disease.
Healthy People 2020
A ten-year national objective for improving the health of all Americans, focusing on increasing quality and years of healthy life and eliminating health disparities.
Life Expectancy
The average number of years an individual is expected to live based on demographic factors like their age, sex, and health.
Health Care Costs
The financial expenses associated with medical services, treatments, and procedures.
- Prioritize health goals according to public health guidelines and community needs.
Learning Objectives
- Prioritize health goals according to public health guidelines and community needs.