A nurse practitioner is evaluating quality outcomes in a com…

A nurse practitioner is evaluating quality outcomes in a community clinic that serves a culturally diverse population. Data reveals that patients with limited English proficiency and lower health literacy have significantly higher rates of medication nonadherence, missed appointments, and hospital readmissions. The provider is asked to implement one change in practice that would have an immediate impact on reducing these disparities. Which provider action is most effective?

A 15-year-old adolescent presents to a primary care clinic f…

A 15-year-old adolescent presents to a primary care clinic for a routine wellness visit accompanied by their parent. During the initial portion of the visit, the parent answers most questions and remains in close proximity to the patient. The adolescent appears hesitant, avoids eye contact, and provides minimal responses. Which action by the provider is MOST appropriate to facilitate accurate assessment and promote a therapeutic patient-provider relationship?

Brandy tells her therapist that she hasn’t been enjoying lif…

Brandy tells her therapist that she hasn’t been enjoying life lately. She says that for the past couple of months, she hasn’t felt like doing the things she used to love to do. She has also lost a lot of weight and sleeps much more than usual, but still she feels tired all the time. She says she can’t concentrate on anything. However, she denies feeling sad. Brandy’s most likely diagnosis is ______.