What nursing implication regarding The Aging American Population Changes the Nature of Society Scenario discusses the change in society's values regarding life and the elderly when looking at a possible future?
A) Elderly have no value; focus more on pediatrics
B) Disparities in coverage for elderly due to cessation of social security
C) New obligation of the elderly to die
D) Legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide
Question 2What are the nursing implications on the Genetics and Health Care Scenario when the plausible future approach is used as it relates to teaching?
A) Nurses assume the key role of helping persons understand the results of genetic testing.
B) Genetic testing will be performed only with voluntary consent.
C) Pharmaceutical companies use human genetic research to find treatments for illness.
D) All persons with familial tendencies for particular diseases will be offered genetic testing.
Question 3In looking at the presented future scenario of Obesity and Health Care, what is the major nursing implication regarding losing weight through dietary modifications for the possible future where science discovers ways to turn off the thrifty gene?
A) Reduced need for secondary health care services
B) Tax increase for those who are obese to defray health care costs
C) Nutritional counseling based on genetic profiles
D) Government support to obese and overweight citizens to reduce weight
Question 4In looking at the presented future scenario of Hard Times, what is the major nursing implication in regards to universal health care and the effect it will have on consumers based on the possible future perspective?
A) Increase in the amount of documentation health care providers need to complete
B) Frugal benefits package; care coverage not as extensive
C) Heroic measures once used to prolong life are limited for patients who are younger
D) Cost containment reduces the amount of federal funding for all forms of health care research
Question 5In looking at the presented future scenario of Disasters: Man-Made and Natural, which major nursing implication using the plausible-future approach regarding natural disasters requires self-sacrifice?
A) Economic considerations take priority over preservation principles
B) Actions used for energy conservation and environmental preservation
C) Some persons looking for ways around energy conservation due to personal expenditure
D) Continue current policies of international, national, and local environmental policies
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