Discussion #2: Planning for Health Promotion and Prevention

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Registered nurses practice with an emphasis on health assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of conditions. Diabetes and Obesity affect a growing number of individuals living in America. Consider a case where an RN is caring for an adult patient who is borderline obese. The RN understands that obesity can lead to chronic conditions such as Diabetes.

For your discussion please answer the following questions:

1. What social determinants of health should the community nurse assess for in relation to the risk or incidence of diabetes and obesity?
2. What resources could the RN use to plan and implement a health promotion and prevention plan?