Question

"Ineffective community therapeutic regimen management related to decreased rate of childhood immunizations as manifested by participation of 20% of the community in preventive health services, with an infant mortality rate of 42% and a morbidity rate of infants of 64%." Which statement within the diagnosis would be considered the etiologic statement?

A)
Ineffective community therapeutic regimen management
B)
Decreased rate of childhood immunizations
C)
Participation of 20% of the community in preventive health services
D)
Infant mortality rate of 42% and a morbidity rate of infants of 64%

Answer 1

The etiologic statement within the diagnosis is 'Decreased rate of childhood immunizations'. This statement identifies the cause or contributing factor to the ineffective community therapeutic regimen management.

Step-by-step explanation:

The etiologic statement within the diagnosis is B) Decreased rate of childhood immunizations. This statement identifies the cause or contributing factor to the ineffective community therapeutic regimen management. A decreased rate of childhood immunizations means that fewer children in the community are receiving necessary vaccines, which can lead to higher rates of infant mortality and morbidity.